News and Information from Bond Buyer

The Kentucky State Property and Building Commission will be the issuer for the $885.5 million of bonds.

The Federal Reserve Board governor is the latest Fed official to embrace the prospect of tighter monetary policy in response to rapidly rising prices that have taken hold in recent years.

The muni market's gains are likely a continuation of Tuesday, Charles Schwab's Cooper Howard said, but markets could turn sour after personal consumption expenditures data is released Thursday.

Political opposition from Charlotte residents halted the express toll lanes expansion plan.

Ed Fierro, a partner at Bracewell, said "making any changes to the rule is a very lengthy process."

Issuers are watching Washington D.C. gearing up for a water bill reauthorization, along with decisions on state revolving funds, appropriation levels and the future of WIFIA.

Municipal finance professionals surveyed by The Bond Buyer said unrealistic revenue projections were the top driver of problems for public-private partnership deals.

Huntington Securities has hired Shai Markowicz, a veteran of Citi and Morgan Stanley, as managing director and head of project finance.

A sweeping Illinois bill to loosen local government audit requirements is on pause, but its backers hope to push the legislation through next session.

Munis and USTs both received a boost from news of a possible peace deal with Iran.

TIFIA and RRIF programs were slightly expanded and airport authorities will now be able to apply for CRISI grants.

The rating agency cited solid financial performance and a stabilizing leverage profile.

Affirmation of Otero County's ratings comes as a state law threatens bonds it sold for a detention facility used by federal immigration enforcement.

With increasing reports of cyber activity in the public finance industry as the war in the Middle East continues, our panel of experts will discuss the severity of what the market faces, what kinds of best practices for guarding against them exist – or should exist – and why all players in the industry need to coalesce around common goals to be more efficient in battling the threats.

Our panel of experts will explore how disclosure practices are evolving in response to cybersecurity threats, and what issuers must consider as regulations tighten and rating agencies take notice. We will also take a loko at how investors viewing the very real threats.

Ormonde said a significant portion of his practice will remain focused on California tax matters even as he works with colleagues across the firm's SALT team.

Moody's Ratings upgraded Detroit's issuer and general obligation unlimited tax bond ratings to A3 after S&P bumped Detroit to BBB-plus from BBB.

New data from The Bond Buyer finds more than half of respondents agreed that private sector partners stand to benefit the most from the increased use of P3s.

The Municipal Forum of New York presented three awards to industry leaders and veterans at its annual awards and leadership fellows fundraising dinner. 

The Municipal Forum of New York recognized three muni veterans for their service.