Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and the commonwealth's Pension Reserves Investment Management board look to improve measurement of environmental, social and governance data.

The Smart Plan received the leadership recognition award from the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators.

Despite the coronavirus wrecking havoc all over the world and with the brunt of the damage occurring in the second quarter of the year, municipal bond issuers have sold just over $23 billion more than they did at this time last year.

Federal funding will cover the replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore bridges, with ownership to transfer to the Massachusetts DOT upon completion.

The municipal market saw a $40 billion-plus month for the second time this year, as issuers flooded the market with bond sales during the month of June.

Municipals finished little changed as a deluge of taxable deals get ready to hit the market.

Municipal bonds finished mostly steady on Friday ahead of a $7.2 billion holiday week new issue calendar.

Proceeds will finance and refinance projects based on the benefits of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education, officials say.

As some states see new coronavirus lockdowns, municipals maintain stalwart position.

Municipal bond funds and ETFs saw combined inflows of $2.942 billion in the week ended June 17, ICI said.