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New York’s five-year capital plan may contain long-term risks from the state's increased reliance on borrowing, according to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

Facing its third hurricane season since Harvey devastated the coastal region, Texas is investing billions of dollars to protect vulnerable cities and counties from flooding.

The deal refunds bonds issued for projects at its Whiting, Indiana, refinery.

Poor returns piled another $2 billion onto Chicago's pension tab, but it won't add to the already $280 million contribution spike looming next year, according to its new CAFR.

A bailout of FirstEnergy Solutions Ohio nuclear plans would enhance what can be paid to bondholders under the company's Chapter 11 reorganization.

It's reinvestment season and the market is poised to consume about $7 billion, with California State University and San Jose on the menu.

After Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law, Moody's Investors Service downgraded Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority debt.

California retained its top spot in total volume, but New York State dominated with deal size, with two deals in the top five and five in the top 10.

The number of states levying special annual registration fees on electric vehicles has risen by seven this year to 27 as governments seek new ways to fund transportation.

The top municipal bond underwriters have outperformed their 2018 first halves in both volume and transactions year over year.

Moody's Investors Service revised the outlook on its A2 rating for Yonkers, New York, to negative from stable.

Three-quarters of New York subway stations are inaccessible to wheelchair users, who must fight for funds to install elevators and other upgrades.

Nonfarm payrolls rose 224,000 in June, more than expected, throwing cold water on expectation that the Federal Open Market Committee will cut rates at its July meeting.

While the best case scenario is a court dismissal, analysts think the state would support bondholders should the case goes against them.

Cal Quinn, CEO of Bancroft Capital, joins Jeffery Barrett, a candidate in Bancroft’s veteran training program, to discuss how the firm helps vets develop a career, not just find a job, in the financial services industry. Chip Barnett hosts.

The governor approved a law authorizing the state to issue bonds to finance transportation projects backed by Deepwater Horizon settlement revenue.

Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday placed Fairfield Medical Center's Baa3 rating on review for a downgrade.

The municipal bond market was little changed in quiet activity during Wednesday’s shortened trading session.

Municipal managers and analysts say the new quarter will see less volatility and more opportunity for value and upside potential.

After a string of proposed candidates who didn’t pan out, Trump picks new Fed nominees.