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October's total volume rose 29.3% to $37.156 billion in 661 issues from $28.738 billion in 614 issues a year earlier. New-money grew more than 30% while refundings were up by nearly 75%.

The rating agency cited ongoing positive financial and enplanement trends at the airport, which is planning a refunding.

Public schools account for most of the $28.48 billion of bonds on Texas ballots Nov. 7.

States use tax proceeds in a way that appeals to voters because recreational marijuana is often legalized through a referendum process.

The Grand River Dam Authority, the state's largest public power utility, is expected to start issuing the debt later this year.

Fitch Ratings did a deep dive on the nation's major airport capital programs, as projects have begun, and how they plan to fund them.

A $25.5 million cash offer plus some equity was made to acquire Legacy Park, which was financed with $284 million of now-defaulted revenue bonds.

Record-breaking hot temperatures in the Southwest this summer likely had economic consequences and could focus the municipal bond market on heat-related credit risks and infrastructure needs.

The state's strong reserves contributed to brighter rating outlooks from Moody's Investors Service and, earlier this year, S&P Global Ratings.

Surpassing $150 million in total investments, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, Arizona and Georgia have joined Florida, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties and Miami Beach in supporting Israel financially in the wake of the deadly terror attacks by Hamas.