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Mark Zehner has retired from his position as deputy chief of the SEC's public finance abuse unit, a position that Rebecca Olsen, former director of the Office of Municipal Securities, has taken over.

New York's incoming mayor must balance some short-term fiscal advantages with longer-term concerns.

With the ink drying on the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, eyes now turn to the implementation of one of the largest infrastructure programs in American history.

Nine groups or individuals say the Oversight Board's arguments are wrong.

Refinitiv Lipper reported a significant drop in municipal bond mutual fund inflows at $36 million in the latest week, a signal the volatility of other markets may be creeping in. High-yield saw $53 million of inflows.

Analysts project a positive outlook for toll roads in 2022, expecting median tolled traffic and revenue growth at 2% and 4%, respectively.

Even short government shutdowns create uncertainty and risks for city leaders.

A U.S. Department of Labor action has halted all federal grant funding to California transit agencies, in a rerun of a 2013 dispute.

Muni advocates say they want a lawmaker with local government experience to take over as influential chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

The consequences of climate change for this island state are broadly evident. So is its official response.

The Investment Company Institute reported $974 million of inflows into municipal bond mutual funds in the week ending Nov. 23, down from $1.430 billion in the previous week.

California will seeks its share of infrastructure bill funding to provide equitable access to high-speed internet.

States, on the front lines of implementing the new $1.1 trillion infrastructure program, want clear, flexible federal rules and the ability to tap private investment.

People flocking to Florida as tourists and residents have bolstered the Sunshine State's economy and its prospects for 2022.

While the outgoing New York mayor's final plan showed some bright spots, enough remains to test Eric Adams when he takes office.

Powell says the FOMC will consider ramping up tapering when more information about Omicron and its impacts are known, further flattening the UST yield curve.

Revenues were also up compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2021.

Rising rates and rising inflation are key concerns for municipal bond buyers.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a preliminary determination that bonds issued by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, may be retroactively taxable.

Total November volume was up 58.3% to $33.818 billion versus $21.359 billion a year earlier, but the figure is average over a 10-year period. A combination of factors from policy uncertainty in Washington to fears of rising rates led to the increase.