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Jay Propes will be introduced by J. Bart Fowler, a Partner with McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P.

So what is the outlook for the transportation sector and how far will federal funds go in helping the state achieve its transportation infrastructure goals?

The panel discussion will provide an outlook for the housing sector in the year ahead as well as highlight some of the most pressing issues facing the housing market in Texas.

As the array of technological solutions available to the muni industry widens, we will take a look at where the industry currently stands when it comes to the tech uptake as well as what latest technological advances are available to help the industry on its way to becoming more efficient.

As demand for and pushback against ESG grows in the municipal space, participants will discuss the risks and opportunities surrounding ESG for both investors and issuers.

Technology is improving collection of the tax supporting COFINA bonds.

We will examine the latest with respect to the state's pension obligation. Our panelists will also discuss the risks that inflation, equity market turbulence, and rising interest rates pose to governments via their pension systems.

"Investors' jitters in the lead up to next week's Fed meeting resulted in some large macro market moves and a rise in volatility," noted BofA Securities strategists in a weekly report.

As the sector continues to face its challenges, we will examine how the sector has been dealing with its severe pressures, and where its next opportunities lie.

As the interest rates rise, recession fears intensify, and markets continue to react to global developments, we will look to understand what is going through investors' minds. Transcript :

As climate change accelerates, power and utilities infrastructure in Texas and the rest of the U.S. will experience severe weather events well beyond the historical conditions for which they were built, which places them at risk of failure. In this session, we will investigate the risks and solutions that will have an impact on this sector. 

Our panel of experts will examine the tangible and intangible costs of cyber breaches and potential risk-mitigation strategies that municipalities can implement.

Indianapolis Public Schools wants $410 million for projects throughout the district with 23 schools in line for improvements.

It's one of four state cases accusing Wall Street banks of a "robo-resetting" scheme that kept interest on variable-rate debt artificially high.

The state's record per-pupil spending counteracts concerns over enrollment declines.

The authority will borrow to pay off its debt at about 50 cents on the dollar.

The House Appropriations Committee heard from tribal leaders about housing and transportation needs.

Total volume for the month was $30.599 billion in 577 issues, down from $40.423 billion in 900 issues a year earlier. Total issuance year-to-date is at $107.626 billion, falling 25.2% from the same period of 2022.

The MSRB will request comment on Rule G-12 on inter dealer confirmations and seeks to codify or retire nearly 40 pieces of interpretive guidance related to it.

Taxable municipal issuance has decreased 40.9% year-over-year, but returns so far in 2023 are outperforming tax-exempts and high-yield.