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Chicago general obligation bond prices have dropped sharply since the start of the year, according to the Center for Municipal Finance's muni indices.

Analysts don't expect a rate cut at this meeting, but offer thoughts on the year ahead and the to-be-named Fed chair.

After Ken Paxton's opinion said giving preferences based on sex or race is unconstitutional, his office set a new certification requirement for bond issuers.

Munis were steady Monday following the large cuts the asset class saw last week, specifically on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

"We are on the cusp of major changes in how the municipal securities market operates," Dave Sanchez, director of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Municipal Securities, said last week.

The board wants the court to reject a wide range of bondholder discovery requests related to their administrative expense claim.

Orrick promoted three California finance attorneys to partner as part of its 2026 class.

The heads of the southern California ports recounted 2025's wins and losses during separate State of the Port speeches this month.

It could signal the issuer did not get the best price during a negotiated deal, officials said.

New Jersey says the Lakewood Township School District failed to deliver an adequate education. The district says it is shortchanged by state funding formulas.

The Coast Guard endorsed an elevated fixed span to replace the Interstate 5 lift bridge linking Oregon and Washington over the Columbia River.

After Mayor Brandon Johnson split the city's $260 million advance pension payment, more than 30 aldermen introduced a resolution calling for a special hearing.

Observers said the Supreme Court likely will allow Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook to remain at her post while she challenges her purported removal by President Donald Trump. But her continued presence would slow, rather than stop, the president's quest for a voting majority on the central bank board.

Former WMATA CFO Yetunde Olumide has joined the MSRB as its chief financial officer.

"Compliance should never feel like a game of gotcha," SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said.

Native American Tribes are culling through new rules from the U.S. Treasury Department that could boost economic development.

Greg Goldberg jumped over from RBC Capital Markets to help Raymond James expand its public finance housing practice.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to keep funding level as the state loses financial support from the federal government and Trump administration.

"I was disappointed that it didn't go further," said Peg Henry, who launched a municipal securities legal consulting and expert witness services business last year.

Moody's cited the enterprise's exceptional cash position and strong debt service coverage.