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The winner is Christian Beltran, a student at the University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy.

Carmen Taveras is the agency's first chief of real estate, economic development, and transit-oriented development

The Finance Committee signed off on bond refinancing and revenue packages that are key to the 2020 budget, paving the way for a full city council vote.

Sustainable investing is called “the” trend to watch in 2020 and in the coming decade.

Moody's Investors Service raised the outlook to positive from stable on Palomar Health's junk-rated revenue bonds and investment grade general obligation debt.

Potential downside risks from “global developments” persuaded most members of the Federal Open Market Committee to vote to cut the benchmark rate in October, and then to hold it.

The council suggested the VCAP program would remain in place for issuers who need a legally binding agreement, but would become the third tier of a system that would offer two simpler options.

With the addition of two new municipal funds, Baird appeals to more shareholders while expanding its current offerings.

In a working paper paper released by the Volcker Alliance on Wednesday, researchers said states need to do a better job of disclosing their infrastructure needs.

The action brings the state's issuer rating to Aa1, as well as upgrades to $1.5 billion in debt that is linked to the issuer rating.

Over the past three years, TD Securities has expanded its New York City-based team of public finance and sales and trading professionals.

Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority board meetings and procurements are on hold as it fights a state law to abolish the authority.

Ipreo Muni for institutional investors enhances digital workflow by increasing efficiency in the municipal space, providing a centralized hub of real-time pricing, analytics and issue-specific updates.

Improved revenue growth prospects and strengthened financial resilience are the primary contributors to the outlook revision, the rating agency said.

The influx of issuance continued on Tuesday, with the largest deal of the week leading the way in the downpour of pricings.

Fitch Ratings upgraded the private institution in Biddeford, Maine, to A-plus from A-minus.

The City Council rejected Mayor Mike Duggan's request for $250 million of bond authority to accelerate the demolition of vacant houses.

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton seemed noncommittal on a proposed exemptive order for municipal advisors.

The construction of the RDF does not need to be very complex but building in some safeguards is of paramount importance.

The minutes of the most recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting may offer perspective on the holding pattern for rates.