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"We supported the approved rule change and are extremely disappointed that the MSRB is now proposing to halt the progress it had been making toward full and complete transparency in the municipal securities market," Dimensional Fund Advisors officials said in a letter.

The top issuers for the first half of 2025 put out a combined 89 issuances amounting to more than $39 billion in par value.

New York City lawmakers spent big on social services. But the budget still leaves the city exposed to cuts by the Trump administration and congressional GOP. 

Some local governments have begun formal assessments about whether electric services to their communities should be municipalized or whether their existing franchise agreements can be updated in their favor.

The comprehensive federal tax bill President Trump signed July 4 is credit negative for universities, Moody's Ratings said.

Most states have already enacted their budgets for the fiscal year as the effects of Medicaid restrictions and tax policy changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill are being analyzed and raising concern.

Noble Environmental was sued by a shareholder last year in a case that is unresolved as it plans a $250 million tax-exempt debt offering.

As long as the Oversight Board offers virtually nothing to many PREPA bondholders, the bankruptcy is likely to be tied up for years in litigation.

Isaak Bond Investments has agreed to pay a $20,000 fine to settle allegations brought by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

"I've always really enjoyed what I do," said Henry, who began doing legal work involving municipal securities in 1981.

School districts across Missouri face uncertainty over certification of their bond measures in light of a statute requiring a precise public notice window.