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While there are aspects to the proposal that a municipal professional may admire, it’s not inherently obvious that the shift to a 20/80 split between federal and local funding will produce results.

Respondents to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's monthly manufacturing survey reported gains in input and selling prices, suggesting growing inflation.

Jonnel Doris, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises, talks about strides the de Blasio administration has made in expanding business opportunities for small business owners who work with NYC and how this benefits the city’s economy. Chip Barnett hosts.

The composite of the Leading Economic Index was up 1.0% in January following an unrevised 0.6% increase in December, the Conference Board said Thursday.

The administration would cut funds for the Water Infrastructure and Finance Innovation Act program.

Municipal bond buyers were wary of possible interest rate increases, as issues from Los Angeles, New York and Utah hit the market.

Shorter calls and a shift in the use of floating rate paper are part of Wisconsin's toolkit after tax reform.

The MSRB's annual Fact Book paints a picture of a 2017 muni market that held fairly steady despite tax reform anxiety, with no major declines or drastic shifts in trading activity or trends.

CalPERS' decision to shorten amortization period could further challenge local governments in California.

Maynard Cooper & Gale hires six from Balch & Bingham.

Milwaukee will review proposals and pick a financial advisor for at least a three-year term.

The municipal bond market saw more supply sail its way on Wednesday as three big offerings hit the screens.

JPMorgan will be first company to develop a major project under New York City’s East Midtown rezoning.

Funding mechanisms such as tax increment financing and special districts such as a local Community Redevelopment Agency could be used to issue bonds.

Chuck Peck spent the previous 12 years at Morgan Stanley, where he most recently ran the Rocky Mountain Region.

Calling for gradual and patient interest rate hikes, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Rob Kaplan warned that three major challenges to the economy’s health must be addressed.

Existing home sales fell 3.2% to a seasonally adjusted 5.38 million-unit rate in January.

With inflation remaining stubbornly low, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick T. Harker said Wednesday he’s “penciled in” two rate hikes this year.

Aurora Health Care and Advocate Health Care haven't said how the combination will impact each system's debt.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is spending more than $364 million on the tunnel.