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Taxpayers will get refunds in April, if the legislature approves the deal.

The budget proposal includes $455 million for the Florida Division of Bond Finance to redeem, defease or purchase outstanding state bonds.

The appeals court grants an expedited schedule to the appeal.

Joe Ferguson, who served as Chicago's inspector general under three mayoral administrations, replaces Laurence Msall, who died earlier this year.

"The city cannot provide everything to everyone. But it can thrive and help our most in-need neighbors if it prioritizes key services, relentlessly manages them to get results, and operates effectively and efficiently," said the CBC's Ana Champeny.

Justin Cooper, Orrick's co-head of public finance, breaks down how states like Oregon, Washington and California are funding efforts to lessen their affordable housing and homelessness crises. Keeley Webster hosts (24 minutes)

The Federal Open Market Committee's Summary of Economic Projections probably won't offer the 130 basis points of cuts next year that the market expects.

Bond parties say their action against the commonwealth of Puerto Rico isn't barred by PREPA bankruptcy.

The state's Democratic leaders approved $19 million in emergency funding for road maintenance and snowplows after ODOT said it would cut back snowplow services to four days a week amid inflationary pressures and gas tax revenue declines.

Finance officials from Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Palm Beach County have joined Israel Bonds' new Government, Industry and Financial Services Leadership group.

Friday's S&P upgrade to triple-A follows similar moves by Moody's Investors Service last week and Fitch Ratings last year.

"Higher education is going to be facing continued challenges in the near term," said Tom Kozlik, managing director at Hilltop Securities.

The flooding and massive storms that hit California in early 2023 that resulted in delays to income tax filings have led to lawmakers having to grapple with a $68 billion shortfall heading into the fiscal 2024 budget year.

Without admitting or denying the findings, Alan Appelbaum agreed to be barred from participating in any securities offerings, but is able to apply for reentry after ten years.

A constitutional amendment approved by Texas voters Nov. 7 will reduce public school property taxes, leaving the state to make up for the revenue reduction.

More than one out of every 100 residents who pay income taxes left the Empire State during the pandemic in 2020, according to report released by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. And, while slowing, the trend hasn't stopped.

"BNP Paribas choosing Miami to open its newest office reinforces our community's status as a top financial market within the global economy," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

Most bondholders voted for the plan, which offers an upfront cash payment and the extension of bond maturities by 25 to 35 years.

The city of Chicago and its Sales Tax Securitization Corporation won The Bond Buyer's 22nd annual Deal of the Year award for its $1.7 billion financing that addressed initiatives related to affordable housing, homelessness support services, environmental justice, and community development.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board is looking to fill three positions on its board for the 2025 fiscal year.