News and Information from Bond Buyer

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted her balanced 2026 budget to City Council that includes a double down move on building an NFL football stadium while cutting city programs and putting a freeze on hiring.

Denise Canada, appointed by Brad Briner to head state and local government finance, has experience working for the state's local and state governments.

Photos from The Bond Buyer's Southeast Public Finance conference.

Two Midwest schools in the municipal bond market this month illustrate the range of funding challenges facing higher education under the Trump administration.

Muni yields were bumped up to eight basis points, depending on the curve, on Tuesday, but for most of last week, U.S. rates sold off on the heels of passed legislation, said Barclays strategists Mikhail Foux and Grace Cen.

The bill attacks Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order requiring state regulations phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered cars and trucks by 2035.

This episode takes us inside The Bond Buyer's recent Southeast Public Finance Conference, where airport finance leaders from Orlando and Tampa discussed shifting passenger trends, modular capital planning, federal grant concerns, and why long-term growth still looks strong.

The judge ruled the administration cannot freeze New York's federal funds in its bid to halt the controversial tolling program.

The rating agency cited concerns about limited unrestricted reserves for lowering its rating outlook for more than $1 billion of debt.

Mayor Mike Johnston, who announced furloughs and a hiring freeze, said an economic downturn spurred by President Donald Trump is major challenge for the city.

Maryland is preparing for upcoming bond sales as the state treasurer responds to a Moody's downgrade by suggesting the state part ways with the rating agency.

Issuers routinely refund 5% bonds in year 10, and the resulting savings can be significant. It is notable that although refunding is typically associated with declining interest rates, 5% bonds are refunded even if rates rise.

Facing big demand for housing, the state's efforts to spur development have spurred litigation by cities challenging recent laws and a compliance crackdown.

The department shifted funds that would have been invested in solar power to improve the island's electrical system.

"We're seeing some of the additional instability and other things come into play," said Dan Genter, CEO of Genter Capital Management.

How vouchers, charter schools, and overall population growth are affecting the funding and operating of the sector.

With international competitiveness and growth in domestic passenger demand

How are issuers meeting the growing needs for upgrades of existing infrastructure

How are Southeast states expanding their transportation infrastructure

With the explosive growth of separately managed accounts and exchange-traded funds