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U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan forged an agreement with lawmakers to work collaboratively in identifying funding for outstanding debt tied to the island’s Water and Power Authority.

Gov. Andy Beshear released an unfavorable actuarial analysis of a pension reform plan backed by former Gov. Matt Bevin.

In response to the SEC's complaint, the former chief business officer of a California school district said he acted in good faith.

The Oversight Board is following a belt-tightening strategy that some economists warn may squelch economic growth, putting bonds back into restructuring. Part I of a five-part series.

The better than expected forecast has added fuel to the debate between Republicans and Democrats over how to use the extra money.

New home sales rose to 719,000 in November, from a downwardly revised 710,000 pace in October, first reported as a 733,000 pace, the Commerce Department said Monday.

Not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare systems are positioned to weather headwinds facing the medical profession in the 2020s.

The deal for the Houston-area beltway builder is expected to come in three large tranches early next year.

With issuance for 2019 done, investors and money managers look forward to a new year — there is optimism that drivers of muni performance will carry over.

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson says the city will have the cash to repay short-term borrowing at the end of 2020.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board will require more data starting Nov. 30, 2020.

Ballard Spahr’s public finance group is increasing in size as it grows beyond traditional tax-exempt financings.

Gross domestic product grew at the expected 2.1% annualized pace in the third quarter, as economists wondered how long consumers will stay strong and offset soft business investment.

Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been calling industry leaders asking for feedback on the organization.

Twelve banks agreed to stricter antitrust oversight under the $250 million accord, said Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella.

The legislation, which would make tax-exempt municipal bonds more attractive for high-income income retail customers, has no chance of becoming law.

The House of Representatives' vote to impeach a president for only the third time ever had 'zero' impact on the municipal market, while stocks soared.

Moody’s Investors Service lowered the rating of the private collage in upstate New York to Ba3 from Ba1.

The issuance limit on tax-exempt private activity bonds for Industrial Development Bonds would be raised to $30 million from the current $10 million while the limitation for first-time farmers using so-called Aggie Bonds would be raised to $552,500 from $450,000.

Issuers, bond lawyers, and analysts have all raised complaints about the proposed addition to EMMA.