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The incoming chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is optimistic of striking a deal with President Trump on major infrastructure legislation, noting that House Democrats will need White House support to get the Republican-controlled Senate on board.
November 8
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J.B. Pritzker tapped budget watchdogs and Chicago's fiscal chief for the budget transition committee.
November 8
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Stradling, Yocca & Rauth's public finance practice has grown along with California.
November 8
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Todd Barker appears prepared to have negotiated a monetary settlement with the SEC, while Dwayne Edwards plans to contest the SEC's motion in court.
November 8
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Alabama-based Burr & Forman will gain McNair's significant public finance presence in South Carolina.
November 8
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Municipal bonds remained stronger, basking in the afterglow of U.S. election results.
November 8
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Continued selling would put more pressure on an already burdened secondary market.
November 8
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The split in our government may enhance chances of infrastructure legislation, dash hopes for Tax Cut 2.0, and leave the muni tax exemption at risk.
November 8
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Municipals are described as "idiosyncratic" as the municipal yield curve isn’t automatically tracking the Treasury curve. Coupons matter, outflows are manageable, liquidity is strong and munis are attractive to global buyers. Lord Abbett’s Dan Solender, portfolio manager, and Eric Friedland, head of municipal research, discuss all the factors. John Hallacy is host.
November 8
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The bill would require that new owners respect existing labor contracts and pensions.
November 7
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West Haven credit quality hinges on plan execution, S&P says
November 7
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Munis were buoyed by election results indicating that infrastructure may be on the Congressional agenda.
November 7
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The results stand to influence the municipal market through capital planning and budget actions with potential impacts on ratings and borrowing levels.
November 7
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The change in control of the House does end the threat of Republicans terminating the tax-exemption of private activity bonds to help pay for additional tax cuts, but the cost includes the loss of some industry allies such as Rep. Randy Hultgren, R-Ill.
November 7
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Voters in three states approved Medicaid expansion, highlighting dozens of ballot measures around the country that will impact budgets and credit.
November 7
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Republican gains in the Senate may alter the fate of at least one of President Trump’s nominees for the Federal Reserve.
November 7
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Munis will see some deals price into a slightly stronger market on the heels of Tuesday's midterm elections.
November 7
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The five new board members plan to scrutinize future financing plans of the two Poinciana community development districts.
November 7
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California voters were rejecting an $8.877 billion water infrastructure and watershed conservation bond, but a majority of the $76 billion sought should pass.
November 7
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Massachusetts Democrat Richard Neal, friendly to the muni market, is likely to chair the critical Ways and Means Committee.
November 6
