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Moody’s Investors Service lowered Clarkson’s revenue bonds to Baa1 from A3.

Chief Judge Merrick Garland appeared unconvinced by Justice Department attorney Gretchen Wolfinger who argued on behalf of the decision by the Internal Revenue Service to release only limited information in a “suspected practitioner misconduct” case.

Kane County's share of Regional Transportation Authority sales taxes backs up its pledge of toll revenue for the Longmeadow Parkway bridge.

The deadly Camp Fire left Paradise, California, in ruins, raising questions about the town's future and whether it can pay its debts.

The federal government ran a $100.5 billion deficit in October.

Examiners found that Mark Stewart Saunders was improperly relying on permission from a customer's daughter.

The municipal bond industry marched at the head of the parade as the nation celebrated National Veterans Small Business Week.

The Senate is poised to confirm Kansas Banking Commissioner Michelle Bowman to the Federal Reserve Board. But the nominations for the two other open seats are still in limbo.

Companies that provide services related to construction, planning, architecture, engineering and technology will be the first to benefit but almost every industry sector will gain.

Municipal bonds were stronger at mid-session as buyers await this week’s new issue supply.

Consumers’ inflation expectations held, but respondents expect income and spending to rise.

Carol Kellermann, outgoing president of Citizens Budget Commission, discusses the New York fiscal watchdog organization's monitoring of city and state finances. Paul Burton and Chip Barnett host.

Small business optimism slipped a bit in October, as the National Federation of Independent Business' Small Business Optimism index dipped to a reading of 107.4.

Attention is turning toward the future of funding for the nation’s biggest transit system.

The dollar value of net pension liabilities rose in 43 states while the dollar value of outstanding tax-supported debt rose in 17 states, the report said.

Illinois' five state pension funds certified preliminary 2020 contributions may change, depending the results of planned buyout offers.

The board stands by its chief economist's conclusions after criticism from the Bond Dealers of America.

Benton Harbor Area Schools' fiscal emergency has ended.

Democrats control the state legislature, changing the calculus for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who will begin his third term.

Potential federal oversight of public utilities, rising costs, and lawsuits create volatility for utility market investors, Fiera Capital says.