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Acting director for the SEC Office of Municipal Securities Ernesto Lanza spoke about issuer disclosure and Rule 15c2-12, the Commission’s relationship with the MSRB and its efforts improving market transparency.

Timothy Little said he's looking for input from a diverse array of muni market participants in his new data-gathering role at the New York Federal Reserve.

Joe Biden's comments about splitting up Build Back Better into separate bills represents a new opportunity for muni advocates to push for the inclusion of key priorities.

The Internal Revenue Service and Department of the Treasury have released final guidance on the transition away from Libor, designating SOFR as an alternative rate.

The Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department have a number of important updates for the muni market in 2022.

Following the departure of Devin Nunes as the top Republican slated to succeed the retiring Kevin Brady on the Ways and Means Committee, several Republicans have begun campaigning for the top spot, which could hold considerable influence over the municipal bond industry if Republicans take the House in 2022.

Following the news that Rebecca Olsen, former director of the Office of Municipal Securities has moved to deputy chief in place of Mark Zehner, the Securities and Exchange Commission has named Ernesto Lanza as acting director.

Muni advocates say they want a lawmaker with local government experience to take over as influential chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

ICE expanded its ESG reference data coverage to now include two million fixed-income instruments.

The bipartisan infrastructure bill passed over the weekend, offering munis an indirect win by providing an influx of funds to state and local authorities.