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The MSRB will examine a host of critical comments on its proposals during its next board meeting.

Top-quality municipal bonds were mixed at midday, traders said, as more supply slipped into the market. Traders were also watching yields, which have been trending downward.

Spreads widened on bonds for new nuclear units in South Carolina and Georgia.

The Federal Reserve's balance sheet will probably continue to be used as a monetary policy tool in the future, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren said.

Administrative costs for locally run Massachusetts pension systems average at least three times those of state-run systems, a report says.

When Congress passed the PROMESA last summer, it created a roadmap to address the island’s $70 billion debt crisis and revitalize its economy. The impact of the law now bears watching for millions of Americans living in debt-ridden municipalities and states.

After a day filled with new deals, the municipal bond market will see another session of supply on Wednesday with big offerings from Pennsylvania and Arizona on tap.

MSRB boosts help for issuers by offering them an online simulation of a bond financing.

Burned by its water contamination crisis, Flint wants to stick with its current water supply.

New Jersey is meeting expectations to maintain an A rating from Fitch.

Top-rated municipal bonds finished stronger on Tuesday, as the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York’s $345.9 million of revenue bonds were priced for institutions after a shortened retail order period.

An emerging network technology that has begun to trickle into the securities industry has potential in the muni market.

The Wisconsin-based conduit got a BBB rating from Kroll Bond Rating Agency for $165 million of Series 2017 taxable revenue bonds payable solely from New York's Albert Einstein College of Medicine promissory notes and guaranteed by Montefiore Medical Center.

Tennessee lawmakers debate a gas tax hike as report finds bad roads cost motorists $6 billion a year.

Seven Illinois public universities with more than $2 billion in rated debt face a rating review.

Doreen Frasca and Ken Cushine, Principals, discuss their history and conviction in providing municipal advisory services that are dedicated to the complex airport sector. Hosted by John Hallacy.

After 20 years as a consultant to airports and airlines, Frasca & Associates LLC is thriving and planning to expand its offices, staff and client base.

Top-rated municipal bonds were stronger at mid-session, according to traders, as the first of the week’s large deals hit the market.

Nanette Lawson, at MSRB for more than five years, has become its CFO and treasurer

Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin's $613 million FY18 spending plan acknowledges a $50 million shortfall.