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Intercontinental Exchange has acquired climate-change technology data providers risQ and Level 11 to further its alternative data capabilities.

White published three municipal bond textbooks and lectured extensively and served as an expert witness for municipal bond cases.

Robert "Bob" Thrun, who died this month aged 90, expanded the Thrun Law Firm's role in Michigan public finance law.

County executives said they need to protect against flooding, sea level rise, erosion and other climate change-related damage.

"The vast majority of muni issuers are trying to do the right thing,” Zehner said. “The vast majority of underwriters and municipal advisors are trying to do the right thing.”

The Investment Company Institute reported $289 million of inflows into municipal bond mutual funds in the week ending Dec. 1, down from $965 million in the previous week.

The National Association of Counties, which has been a chief supporter of the measure, said it would renew its push in the new year.

Owner Fortress Investment Group can sell short-term debt with proceeds escrowed until the Florida conduit issuer OKs its remarketing as long-term debt.

Recommending Libor-linked securities triggers important disclosure and fiduciary obligations.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board is seeking comment on environmental, social and governance factors practices in the municipal securities market.

Rosier revenue projections will allow Minnesota to pump up its rainy day fund to pre-pandemic levels while still leaving a $7.7 billion surplus.

Thirty-day visible supply drops to $13.54 billion with still a large chunk of new issues to be priced Wednesday and Thursday.

The action on East Laurinburg is the first time the Local Government Commission used its new power to dissolve an economically unsustainable municipality.

The measure would allow issuers to tap unused pandemic aid for transportation, infrastructure and disaster aid relief.

For $790 million, the NFL settled a suit alleging that the league failed to follow its own rules when it allowed the Rams to leave St. Louis for California.

The port's operating revenue will continue to recover, enabling it to return to a total net revenue debt service coverage ratio of 1.75 times by 2023, the rating agency said.

Gavin Murrey, EVP and head of public finance and debt investment banking, will continue to run the public finance division and report to Carter.

Chicago's long-planned refinancing was led by a GO tranche priced Tuesday with spreads of 33 to 86 basis points, and follows with the Sales Tax Securitization piece Wednesday.

The municipal market is poised to absorb the late-year burst of supply as market technicals are expected to remain positive through year end.

States could be forced to return stimulus aid if the Treasury Department finds the funds were used to offset tax cuts.