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Municipal bond prices remain under pressure at midday as U.S. Treasury yields hit three-year highs and the market looks to next week's $7.17 billion slate.

A wave of U.S. catastrophes has northeast municipal issuers scrutinizing resiliency options and how to fund them.

A state official cited the need to have special tax obligation bonds rated "on the bonds' own merits," distinct from the state's GOs.

Munis came under pressure as Treasuries weakened on concern over a possible government shutdown and traders looked ahead to a return to normal in deal volume next week.

Investors concerned over the level of impairment to their Puerto Rico bonds may get some clarity on the commonwealth's cash balance at an Oversight Board hearing.

Loop Capital also priced refunding bonds for Cook County, Ill., in the negotiated market.

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority sold a $478.18 million competitive deal to Bank of America Merrill Lynch as bond yields moved higher on Thursday.

Education funding, revenue sharing and a capital budget are among the front-and-center issues in Olympia.

Gov. Chris Christie pocket-vetoed a bill to offer tax incentives for businesses near Atlantic City's airport.

The municipal bond market on Thursday will see the last of this week’s deals hit the screens as muni yields remain range-bound.

Puerto Rico's 78 local governments are eligible to apply for a streamlined Community Disaster Loan for up to 25% of their annual operating budget.

The region's manufacturing sector expanded in January, at a slower pace than in December.

Chicago plans to jump into the market with next securitization when its "tone" improves.

Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposal is favorable from a credit perspective, S&P Global Ratings said.

The New York City Economic Development Corp. has named Eric Clement to be senior vice president and head of its strategic investments group.

A group of economists including Joseph Stiglitz would cut the face value of Puerto Rico bonds by 80% or more.

The Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Markets Protection Act of 2017 would modify 2014 regulations in a way that would benefit municipal bonds and state and local governments.

The Sales Tax Securitization Corp.’s bond deal was delayed until at least next week, Chicago officials said, citing the market's "weak start" to the year.

California's transportation secretary, Brian Kelly, will assume the helm at California High-Speed Rail Authority.

Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board members meeting here next Wednesday and Thursday will discuss the market comments it received on whether to write new rules or guidance on primary market practices.