News and Information from Bond Buyer

Education funding, revenue sharing and a capital budget are among the front-and-center issues in Olympia.

Banks have a range of options to calculate "gross-up" provisions on direct placement bonds, which allow them to maintain their after-tax yield after this year's cut in corporate tax rates.

Gov. Chris Christie pocket-vetoed a bill to offer tax incentives for businesses near Atlantic City's airport.

Uncertainties surrounding tax reform and a spike in supply are creating opportunities in the municipal market. Natalie Cohen, head of Municipal Research at Wells Fargo Securities, weighs the various factors. John Hallacy hosts.

The municipal bond market on Thursday will see the last of this week’s deals hit the screens as muni yields remain range-bound.

Puerto Rico's 78 local governments are eligible to apply for a streamlined Community Disaster Loan for up to 25% of their annual operating budget.

The December Chicago Business Barometer was revised up to 67.8, but the downward revision to second quarter numbers pulled down the index for the year.

The region's manufacturing sector expanded in January, at a slower pace than in December.

Chicago plans to jump into the market with next securitization when its "tone" improves.

Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposal is favorable from a credit perspective, S&P Global Ratings said.

The New York City Economic Development Corp. has named Eric Clement to be senior vice president and head of its strategic investments group.

A group of economists including Joseph Stiglitz would cut the face value of Puerto Rico bonds by 80% or more.

The Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Markets Protection Act of 2017 would modify 2014 regulations in a way that would benefit municipal bonds and state and local governments.

The Sales Tax Securitization Corp.’s bond deal was delayed until at least next week, Chicago officials said, citing the market's "weak start" to the year.

Legislation for a short-term spending bill and disaster aid are not linked, but together they highlight the continuing partisan gridlock in Congress.

The university carries triple-A bond ratings.

Former S&P Global Ratings analyst Richard Packard will succeed Black in Fitch's Austin office.

California's transportation secretary, Brian Kelly, will assume the helm at California High-Speed Rail Authority.

Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board members meeting here next Wednesday and Thursday will discuss the market comments it received on whether to write new rules or guidance on primary market practices.

Assured Guaranty and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP took advantage of a surge in issuance in the final two months of 2017 to solidify advantages over rival bond insurers and counsel.