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The first of this week’s new paper hit the street with deals continuing to produce lower yields and oversubscription.

Communities that have reached their debt capacity can attract funding from private investors who are focused on energy savings and climate change.

Moody's shifted its outlook on six Illinois public universities to stable while upgrading two credits.

While tariffs will certainly cause an uptick in inflation, the Federal Reserve can hold rates, according to Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams.

Though some dealers endured a technological headache, the year-old rules have improved transparency without disrupting trading, the MSRB said.

Illinois bonds are gaining ground in the secondary, supported by scant supply and recent fiscal developments viewed positively by investors and analysts.

Robert “Bob” Larson, who died on April 27 after a yearlong battle with cancer, is remembered as a dedicated public servant who continued to work until his passing.

Nebraska's largest school district has more than $770 million of unfunded pension liabilities after some pension fund investments turned sour.

The $650 million Denver International Airport terminal remodeling project has run up against concrete deficiencies in the original structure.

Bond Buyer northeast regional editor Paul Burton discusses why online education buildout is on the public finance radar, and what cautionary tales exist. Chip Barnett hosts.

Merrigan, a Vietnam veteran who led Ziegler's municipal research team, has died at 68.

New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney says the state needs to overhaul pension and health benefits to rebuild its ratings.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport expects to save money with the refunding deal as it advances plans for a new terminal and refurbished runways.

The gains are putting to rest speculation that tax reform would hurt high-tax, Democratic-leaning states.

Munite aims to give investors sector-specific data that can help with their investment decisions.

Texas expects to see sizable savings by refunding general obligation bonds for water programs across the state.

California's April revenues came in $4 billion higher than anticipated.

Moody's Investors Service lowered the Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority’s ratings to A2 from A1 in response to state legislation.

The municipal bond market got stronger still as yields continue to go lower and muni/Treasury ratios decrease, ahead of $6.8 billion of new paper.

During the kickoff to infrastructure week, the National League of Cities president said the market will take a hit if an infrastructure bill doesn't pass.