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Sources expect funding to be put to use quickly compared to the CARES Act since many cities since stood up programs to provide pandemic related aid to households and small businesses.

The former South Bend, Indiana mayor understands the needs of state and local governments, though he lacks experience running a large organization.

The GFOA Debt Committee is working on issuing a similar Libor advisory in advisory in January or February.

Candidates for the next U.S. Secretary of Transportation bring something new to the table than in previous years — deep understanding of the municipal bond market.

The group of around a dozen issuers, bankers, broker-dealers, bond attorneys, and municipal advisors is sorting out their priorities for educating the public finance community.

The next milestone in the shift to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate is expected to be the announcement from the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority before the end of this year declaring Libor as nonrepresentative.

Credit rating agencies have done relatively few credit downgrades.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's new CEO plans to improve the quality of data on its site.

Groups said regulation would not be helpful in encouraging more disclosure.

Groups say they're frustrated by the federal governments' inaction.