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Politics and economics clash as policy makers meet on possible rate cut.

The committee also unanimously voted Tuesday to reverse a planned $7.6 billion cut in highway spending that’s scheduled to take effect in a year.

President Donald Trump is demanding a “large cut” in interest rates as the Federal Reserve begins its two-day monetary policy meeting.

Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses the Fed, yield curve inversion and why a 25 basis point rate cut won't stimulate the economy. Aaron Weitzman and Gary Siegel host.

All markets and investors are waiting to see how much the Fed will cut interest rates on Wednesday. Will it be 25 basis points or 50?

The complaint that seeks to void repayment of $14.3 billion of debt awaits a court decision on whether it can move forward.

The bill won praise from state departments of transportation, which rely on federal funding as they plan major projects that often include tax-exempt financing.

Clayton noted a trend of issuers being advised that information they supply on EMMA is subject to more anti-fraud scrutiny than information provided in other ways.

At its quarterly board meeting last week, the MSRB decided to do away with Rule G-34’s provision that all municipal advisors, whether dealer or non-dealer, have to apply for a CUSIP number in competitive sales.

Phil Fischer had been head of municipal research at the firm since 2013, following 22 years at Merrill Lynch.

Investors miss opportunities when they fail to evaluate munis against an environmental, social and governance framework.

As the FOMC gets set to meet on interest rates, municipal bond buyers will see supply heading in from the Golden State.

Proceeds will finance a 6.7-mile section of the North Tarrant Express to add four toll lanes to a section of Interstate 35 north of downtown Fort Worth.

The latest Summary of Economic Projections, and statements by Federal Reserve officials, show a nearly even split between those favoring a rate cut and those opposed.

As July winds down, muni issuance will be muffled thanks to the FOMC's monetary policy meeting.

The two-day trial in PHC’s antitrust lawsuit against Nuveen is set to begin unless the two sides reach a last-minute settlement.

A new state law established the wildfire fund to provide a financial buffer for claims against utilities.

The residents of Waverly, Hickman and rural Lancaster County, Neb., would join Lincoln drivers in paying an annual wheel tax to fund county road and bridge improvements under a newly unveiled proposal.

The Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority is challenging a recent state law to abolish the agency.

GFOA is putting together a working group to address concerns about continuing disclosure in the municipal market, a topic increasingly discussed among stakeholders.