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The U.S. services sector expanded at a slower pace in April as the non-manufacturing index fell to 56.8 from 58.8 in March.

The U.S. international trade gap narrowed to $49.0 billion in March from $57.7 billion in February, data released by the Commerce Department Thursday morning showed.

First quarter nonfarm productivity rose by 0.7%, a slightly smaller gain than the 0.9% rise expected.

Initial claims U.S. state unemployment benefits rose by only 2,000 to 211,000 in the April 28 week, well below the 225,000 level expected by analysts.

Conning is holding firm to its declining outlook on states' credit quality, though S&P sees some rays of sunshine.

The Oversight Board is close to the governor on debt even as they publicly disagree over austerity policies.

The city’s ability to sustain strong reserves will be a key credit factor going forward, S&P Global Ratings said.

New Jersey Transit faces a December deadline to install positive train control.

Munis followed Treasurys after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged and tweaked its statement on inflation.

Floyd County locked up public support to replace its inferior jail.

Bills on Gov. Nathan Deal's desk would allow creation of a new city of Eagle's Landing at the expense of the existing city of Stockbridge.

The Texas city's "Trinity River Vision" requires voter approval of $250 million of flood-control bonds.

The Federal Open Market Committee held the fed funds rate target at a range of 1.5% to 1.75% and tweaked its statement on inflation.

Aid to Hartford, in light of Connecticut’s assumption of city GO debt over 20 years, has become a lightning rod.

Caution is the watchword in the municipal market on Wednesday as participants await details of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting.

The New York economy continues to expand.

Voters in Aiken County and part of Saluda County approved Tuesday the $90 million Aiken County Public School District's bond to help pay for expansions, additions and security enhancements at four existing schools and to build two new schools.

Private-sector employment increased by 204,000 in April, on a seasonally adjusted basis, ADP estimated Wednesday.

The district sold $206 million of general obligation bonds in April, including a taxable refunding deal.

Fitch and S&P's affirmation of Milwaukee's double-A ratings comes after Moody's cut the city.