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SIFMA is publishing a new model document that it says should help underwriters avoid regulatory risk.

The two regulatory agencies are working to ensure a seemless transition to another benchmark when Libor is phased out in 2021.

The state Supreme Court upheld a law that safeguards local property tax exemptions for the hospitals.

Indications of a more hawkish sentiment at the Fed may continue to pressure tax-exempt yields higher, particularly on the short end of the curve.

The letter initiated by Rep. Leonard Lance of New Jersey threatens congressional oversight measures if passenger rail line funds are not released.

The amount of outstanding variable rate demand bonds rose to $142.4 billion in the second quarter of this year, a gain over $142.2 billion in the first quarter and the end of a decade-long decline, Moody’s Investor Service said in a recent report.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell said the removal of “accommodative” from the post-Federal Open Market Committee meeting statement doesn’t “represent a change in policy.”

Federal Reserve officials raised interest rates for a third time this year and reaffirmed their outlook for further gradual hikes well into 2019, risking fresh criticism from President Donald Trump.

With the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, activity was at a minimum in the municipal bond market on Wednesday.

The authority, one of the largest municipal bond issuers, will use the new benchmark to reduce its exposure to Libor, which is slated to sunset.

Incoming NABL president Dee Wisor wants the group to be more active in Washington.

The MSRB is hoping that new guidelines will encourage more conversation between its staff and the broker-dealers and muni advisors it regulates.

Wisconsin sold the biggest deal of the week as investors remained wary ahead of the FOMC meeting.

State officials have lost two rounds in a lawsuit that says California improperly diverted money intended for homeowners to make payments on housing bonds.

Candidates in the mayoral and governor's races acknowledge daunting pension burdens without offering concrete solutions.

The biggest deal of the week came to market on Tuesday as Wiscon sold general obligation bonds.

Andy Byford, president of the MTA's New York City Transit unit, said timing relative to budget cycles is essential.

State Comptroller Susana Mendoza blames Gov. Bruce Rauner for the two-year budget impasse, which she called a "man-made calamity." Paul Burton and Chip Barnett host.

The competitive GO deal will feature five- or eight-year calls.

Voter initiatives can limit the state of California’s operating flexibility, Fitch Ratings analysts wrote.