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The overall economy grew for the 118th straight time, the Institute for Supply Management reported Friday.

Americans' incomes unexpectedly fell in January, the first decline in about three years, following a surge in the prior month that reflected special dividends and farm subsidies.

A state-by-state review of 2018 municipal bond issuance issuance in the Far West.

Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell again professed patience on monetary policy Thursday night.

In the week ended Feb. 28, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, fell to 4.04% from 4.06% last week.

Minnesota's latest revenue forecast still projects a $1 billion surplus.

Lawmakers, without making a decision to sell, voted to get formal offers for the state-owned utility from four companies.

New York’s next budget should build up reserve levels to brace for the next economic downturn, according to the state comptroller.

The state treasurer's office is reviewing proposals for underwriting and remarketing services, and the Public Facilities Commission is choosing attorneys.

Muni buyers scrambled to snatch up the last of this week’s new issues on Thursday.

Many airports are at their maximum bonding ability using the revenue stream from the current PFC levy, according to the Airports Council International-North America.

The next mayor will be under pressure on pension funding, labor contracts and economics, S&P Global Ratings said.

The request for comment could be a prelude to a rule amendment dialing back one muni advisor responsibility.

Oversight Board members are also asking for a stay on an appeal's court mid-May cutoff for their powers.

Municipal bond issuance jumped 29.2% in February, and may climb further as the initial effects of the 2017 tax act fade.

The region's 2018 new money bond sales were up 2% year-over-year, but refundings fell 57%.

BofA and JPMorgan won Baltimore County, Md.'s $490 million competitive bond sales.

In an historic election result, two African-American women will face off in a runoff election to become the next mayor of Chicago. Yvette Shields talks with Chip Barnett about what this means for the municipal bond market and why it matters to bondholders.

Respondents to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's monthly manufacturing survey reported slower growth in February, while expectations slipped.

The MNI Chicago Business Barometer rose by 8 points to 64.7 in February, to the highest since December 2017.