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At the start of 2020, banks once again have a new reason to consider their muni portfolios due to potential regulatory changes.

Report for January 29, 2020

The city, only recently released from state oversight, is facing more fiscal challenges.

Debate over taxables, climate, ESG, possible infrastructure bill hang over 2020.

Moody's Investors Service assigned a negative outlook to the college's Baa2 rating.

Coxswain's organizational restructuring expertise pairs well with UFI's financial planning acumen, the firms said.

Schools in Antioch's older district could soon see some upgrades following the school board trustees' approval of $10.75 million in new bond sales.

While issuance is seen rising, not all analysts think it's a smart move to do taxable refundings.

Members of GFOA’s Debt Committee agreed Monday to form a working committee that will publicize the issues involved in the transition among the organization’s more than 21,000 members.

The impoverished Chicago suburb is working on a settlement to provide bondholders with some revenue while allowing the city to operate.

Municipal bond issuers say investors, analysts and regulators should narrow down the information they are looking for in their push for more disclosure.

Consumers remain confident, as the consumer confidence index rose to 131.6 in January from an upwardly revised 128.2 in December, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.

The board is considering whether it should allow dealer-affiliated municipal advisors to count towards the MA board seat requirement on a smaller board.

Fiscal Plan for Puerto Rico that the Oversight Board created lays out the steps necessary for public spending to be prioritized and sustainable.

Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella discusses his state's lead role in a lawsuit against banks that led to a settlement over price fixing of government agency bonds. Paul Burton hosts.

Report for January 28, 2020

Puerto Rico's legislature may not want to approve what would effectively be an electricity rate increase, said analysts at a recent conference.

The muni market strengthened, following treasuries, as yields continued to drop.

After two recounts produced different results, the Midland Independent School District's $569 million measure bond fell 26 votes short.

The Financial Accounting Foundation stirred controversy among public finance groups earlier this month when it indicated the next GASB chairman will not have government service as part of his background.