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Opponents to the under-the-radar provision say its harshness could impede the execution of the MTA's new capital program by deterring contractors.

The markets suggest investors won't react to the impeachment of President Trump, while a mixed bag of indicators say the economy will continue growing at a moderate pace.

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission officials say more green bond investors bought into its most recent deal, which carries third-party certification.

Throughout the past 10 years, there appear to have been several small recessions — or pauses — in the economy.

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The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York priced its $3.39 billion of bonds, most likely the last billion-plus sale of 2019.

Orange County Board of Supervisors Chair Lisa Bartlett will be the first Orange County leader of the California State Association of Counties in 70 years.

Fitch Ratings revised the outlook on its AA-minus rating to negative from stable.

Facing loss of their tax-exemption under 2017 tax legislation, rural electric and utility cooperatives lobbied for language in the new federal spending bill.

The White House has shortened the enhanced Medicaid formula funding to two years from a proposed four years and continues to stall on publication of a Federal Register notice about the availability of the disaster aid.

Laura Porter will be analytical global group head of public finance and infrastructure ratings, replacing Dan Champeau, who is moving to Fitch Solutions.

The economy should continue its moderate growth path, inflation may tick up, downside risks seem to have been put at bay by the Federal Reserve, and rates are likely to stay where they are, experts say.

The Clearwater Cay Community Development District dismissed its Chapter 9 case and will pursue a dispute about property assessments in state court.

Justin Elicker will take over a Connecticut city with challenges that include low pension funding and a rift between downtown and its poorer neighborhoods.

The primary municipal market saw fresh paper greeted by bond-craving investors who are looking to put money to work before a new decade dawns.

State Treasurer John Schroder said he will go to court to stop Louisiana’s state government from spending the money.

A new fiscal plan adopted by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey increases debt service payments by 8% to support large-scale infrastructure efforts.

The index gained 0.4% year-over-year in October.

Those who knew her described her as driven and compassionate, crediting her with helping to launch the careers of countless muni professionals.

The agreement includes a $125 million increase in Community Development Block Grants and a $245.5 million increase in grants to state and local law enforcement.