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Sample didn't know she'd grow up to be a bond underwriter, but she loved her internship experience, which opened her mind to municipal finance.

Erika Smull found herself studying municipal bonds since they account for a large portion of water infrastructure project financings. 

"Early on in my career I learned to search for opportunities. It's like hitting a really good golf shot and then you are hooked," said Cameron Thatcher. "That was me."

As bond counsel, Walsh has financed health care and affordable care facilities, continuing care retirement communities, charter schools and many other nonprofit organizations.

"There's always something going on, whether it's improving water systems, managing our two airports, or stadium financing," said Brendan White.

"Taking the time to inspire, mentor and grow someone's knowledge is a benefit to the industry. I want to be someone the next generation can look to help them find their path," said Tom Zemetis.

Toms River's reluctance to pass a budget could further damage the school's rating, S&P said.

The city of La Marque is taking steps to stabilize its shaky finances after a short-lived debt service payment default and a bond rating downgrade.

Daily report for September 30, 2025

The muni market may be shaken by a government shutdown, driving short-term volatility and wider spreads, said James Pruskowski, a public finance strategist.

Tripp Kaiser, a managing director at Municipal Market Analytics, will become executive director of the Center on Municipal Capital Markets in January.

Washington revenues through 2029 are expected to be $900 million below the 2025-27 budget estimates.

Massachusetts is set to price its annual transportation deal in early October, even as it plans for a decade of heavy transportation borrowing. 

Daily report for September 29, 2025

Atlanta's airport lost $57 million of funding for the current fiscal year. Other issuers have even more at stake.

Muni yields rose up to eight basis points, depending on the scale, with the largest losses again on the front-end of the curve.

The Trump administration is ending Chicago Public Schools' access to $8 million in fiscal year 2026 grant funding, the Department of Education said.

Bond attorneys are pondering language governing tax-exempt bonds used to finance spaceports.

"If the open jacket policy is actually implemented—which we in the defense bar hope is the case—it would be a welcome reform," one attorney said.

Republicans established the fund to ease pressure on rural providers facing Medicaid and ACA insurance cuts.