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We expect federal money once again to make U.S. cities an example to the world and that public debt will disappear by magic — it won't.
August 7
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority should reconsider its proposal to debar contractors for late or overbudget work, the Citizens Budget Commission said.
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Kevin Cullinan will will develop an enterprise risk management framework for the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, state Treasurer Shawn Wooden said.
August 7 -
President blasts Central Bank and calls for more and bigger interest rate cuts.
August 7 -
Political leaders are weighing privatization for Jacksonville, Florida’s JEA and South Carolina’s Santee Cooper.
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Edward Sisk, a managing director and head of public finance at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, will chair the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board beginning Oct. 1.
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The municipal bond market started to see supply come in, as a bunch of deals priced both on the negotiated and competitive sides. Today’s issuance was an appetizer for Wednesday, the main course that looks like it will be the busiest day of the year.
August 6 -
MSRB President and CEO Lynnette Kelly will be retiring at the end of the fiscal year after 12 years leading the organization.
August 6 -
The strong performance may strengthen bondholders' hand in negotiating Puerto Rico bond restructuring.
August 6 -
In the midst of a massive new-issue calendar, Equitable Facilities Fund will bring its first charter school deal backed by the Walton family.
August 6 -
Some analysts say the Fed may move more aggressively to cut interest rates if the trade war heats up more.
August 6 -
Warren is among the most prominent Capitol Hill voices on issues related to financial regulation.
August 6 -
Downstate and suburban Illinois public safety pension fund consolidation is the subject of much talk and possible future action
August 6 -
A reduced debt burden following the completion of capital investments positioned Orange Regional Medical Center in New York’s Hudson Valley for a credit upgrade.
August 6 -
Municipal group contends that the state has shortchanged them for years — to tune of more than $2 billion last year alone.
August 6 -
Puerto Rico Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz is leading a suit seeking the court to remove the former resident commissioner from the position.
August 6 -
Maria Doulis of the Citizens Budget Commission and Howard Cure of Evercore discuss what's behind the city's $93 billion FY20 spending plan. Paul Burton hosts.
August 6 -
A commercial modular construction firm is interested in buying a bond-financed facility in a deal that would pay off the debt.
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A power struggle in Mount Vernon, New York, over who will replace a mayor forced out following a campaign finance scandal leaves the Westchester County city's future fiscal direction in flux.
August 5 -
Municipal bond investors are eagerly awaiting the biggest supply week of the year, as strong technicals will continue for the foreseeable future.
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