State of Washington

Two deals from state issuers came to market on Wednesday as municipal bond buyers were treated to much needed volume.

A Massachusetts negotiated deal and Washington state competitive sales led primary issuance on Wednesday.

The bond proceeds will fund transportation, school, university and other capital projects,

Retail buyers hungry for supply took on some of the $727 million of general obligation bonds that Massachusetts offered on Tuesday.

Municipals were firm as Massachusetts offered almost $727 million of general obligation bonds to retail buyers.

Municipal bond buyers will get another chance to get some Massachusetts and Texas paper as both issuers head into the market.

Massachusetts and Texas will be in the market next week as the unofficial summer season winds down during the last week before Labor Day.

California came roaring into the market on Tuesday, beating out the storm to appeal to both retail and institutional investors.

Retail investors get first crack at California's general obligation bonds priced on Tuesday.

After a typically quiet Monday for municipals, market participants are eagerly awaiting the commencement of this week's new issue slate, which is led by California's $2.1 billion offering.