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After Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested its superintendent, Des Moines Public Schools is taking a $265 million GO bond measure to voters.

Jeff Lipton begins his role as The Bond Buyer's Market Intelligence Analyst with an examination of how evolving federal policy, shifting credit conditions and market inefficiencies shape municipal risk — and where disciplined analysis can uncover value.

Analyst and market strategist Jeff Lipton joins the team to deliver clarity and thoughtful guidance to a market witnessing evolving complexities — connecting policy moves, credit shifts and investment behavior to help our readers navigate what comes next.

Gilmore & Bell and Nixon Peabody were new entrants in the top 10, bumping Greenberg Traurig and Bracewell to the top 15.

Voters will decide the fate of 447 bond propositions totaling a record $83.7 billion with development-related districts accounting for most of the debt.

"BDA supports the proposal and we encourage the commission to approve it," its letter said.

The city comptroller says Buffalo's finances are in dire shape, and is fighting in court not to issue debt authorized by the mayor and city council.

Jamie Doffermyre  has worked in munis at Truist Securities, Citi and Merrill Lynch.

Executing a successful bond issuance becomes simpler by combining long range planning, shorter-term timing and marshaling political support.

California's recent tax revenues exceeded forecasts, but the state faces structural deficits that drive budgetary borrowing and have narrowed its reserves.

"Over the next fiscal year, I look forward to collaborating with MSRB Board members from across our industry, and the nation," Board Chair Natasha Holiday said.

With the advance refunding of tax-exempt munis still off the table, issuers are using existing market conditions to shed Build America Bonds and realize debt service savings through tender offers.

"I would say don't be afraid to pick up the phone and talk to investors directly," Nuveen's Molly Shellhorn said.