Muni Think

General John F. Kelly’s arrival as the Chief of Staff at the White House is hopefully a harbinger of more positive action.

How far off could economic estimates be in Puerto Rico? The truth is that nobody knows.

One troubling practice has persisted from an era when pay-to-play was rampant and kickbacks were just the cost of doing business

The bipartisan Lottery Enterprise Contribution Act may mark the turning point in New Jersey’s long-term credit rating slide.

There are times when there is no better alternative to a tax increase.

As regulators move to raise execution standards, electronic trading comes to play a significantly more important role in the compliance process.

How the MSRB maintains effective and efficient regulations for the municipal securities market

As we await details on the president’s infrastructure program, the best approach is to study up on the alternatives -- and be patient.

Financial woes in Illinois raise a red flag for investors in state and local bonds.

Even though it is quite convenient to view events in Puerto Rico through the prism of a one-off, it is true that the Commonwealth and its agencies, authorities, and localities have been and continue to be part of this municipal market that we work in and invest in every day.