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Massive market returns coupled with rising contribution rates, led by worst-funded states like Illinois and New Jersey, boosted state retirement systems.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler signaled he wants to bring greater efficiency and transparency to municipal bond market

The pandemic is changing the game for performance management. It's time to evolve the financial services model.

He made his announcement at an under-construction elementary school to underscore a $250 million construction bond he championed.

Daily report for September 15, 2021

Large new issues from California, New York utilities and airport deals were repriced to lower yields and remained the focus for the municipal market, again ignoring a swing by U.S. Treasuries.

Moody's says Guam needs to be ready to respond to shortfalls.

Legislation backed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker gives two municipally owned coal plants more time to cut carbon emissions but they still face closure in 2045.

The proposed changes would reduce the volume of disclosures dealers have to make to customers each year.

SALT relief was not part of the initial language in the reconciliation bill, but several moderate Democrats say they won't support the legislation without it.

Daily report for September 14, 2021

Market participants welcomed the municipal-related provisions in the reconciliation bill but are hesitant to start making bets on its passage.

The university heads into the market this week with a mix of tax-exempt, taxable, new money sustainability and refunding bonds

The 2021 Rising Stars discuss their work, hobbies, interests, and their thoughts about the future of the public finance sector. We also link to all the profiles, in case you missed them.

In both states, jobs have recovered past where they were prior to last March when the pandemic hit the U.S.

While the city has a long history of coping with disasters including the Sept. 11 attacks, the COVID-19 pandemic is a work in progress.

The Long Island utility intends to sell electric system general revenue bonds in three tranches.

Cheered by the inclusion of key muni market priorities in tax legislation unveiled over the weekend, muni market advocates must now battle to keep them there.

Daily report for September 13, 2021

A larger new-issue calendar greets investors with a lot of cash on hand and strategists expect municipal yields to rise as the calendar builds.