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The dollars mark the second of five years of increased state highway funding promised under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and British Columbia Premier John Horgan signed a statement of cooperation.

The rating outlook boost to positive from stable follows recent progress on steadying reserve rates and paying down debt, S&P said.

Most top 10 issuers are from New York and California, with New York issuers overtaking the Golden State year-over-year.

Minor shuffling among the top municipal underwriters characterized the year-over-year differences, with the same underwriters remaining in the top 10.

Munis are in the black so far in October and some participants see signs of continued improvement.

UBS Group was the only bank that underwrites munis included in the state's list of financial companies determined to be boycotting energy businesses.

The proposed county budget, buoyed by rising tax revenues, a healthy fund balance and pandemic relief, stays the course on supplemental pension funding.

The North Carolina Local Government Commission approved a $1.7 billion general obligation bond deal for Guilford County, which it held over last month.

Illinois-based broker dealer Ronald Molo has been fined $815,104 in disgorgement and prejudgment interest and has been permanently enjoined from participating in the issuance, purchase, offer or sale of any security.

Joseph "Jodie" Smith takes the reins at the influential bond lawyer organization.

Jeff Davis, senior fellow at the Eno Center for Transportation, talks with Caitlin Devitt about how the midterm elections may affect transportation funding and policy. He discusses likely new chairs on key Congressional committees, legislation to look for next year and the potential spending gridlock if Republicans gain control. (27 minutes)

Our panelists will examine some of the strategies they employ to attract and retain talent as well as how they continue to focus their efforts on having diverse talent.

Join our market leaders as they present their viewpoints on the macroeconomic picture and prospects for the U.S. muni market.

Devin Brennan, Partner, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Paul Bloom, Vice President, Co-Head of Transportation Group, Goldman Sachs; Darren Hodge, Director, PFM Financial Advisors LLC; Kevin Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority; Pascal St. Gerard, Senior Director and the Western Regional Manager, Fitch Ratings

During this discussion, we will take a look at the rate of take up of new technology in a market that often lags others.

Monika Suarez, Managing Director, Western Alliance Bank; Daniel Adler, Deputy Director for Climate Finance, California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank; Lisa Marie Harris, Director of Finance/Treasurer, San Diego County Water Authority; Stepan Haytayan, Senior Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright

Jonathan Guz, Shareholder, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth; Chris Jumper, Director, Assured Guaranty; Katano Kasaine, Assistant General Manager/Chief Financial Officer, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Jenny (Jennifer) Poree, Sector Lead, Utility Revenue, S&P Global; Valerie Pryor, General Manager, Zone 7 Water Agency

Priya Misra, Global Head, Rates Strategy, TD Securities

Local leaders have met with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection officials twice over the last two months over concerns about operations of Trenton Water Works, the local utility provider.