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Buyers are watching warily from the sidelines as the deals sell into an uncertain market environment

While there are aspects to the proposal that a municipal professional may admire, it’s not inherently obvious that the shift to a 20/80 split between federal and local funding will produce results.

Respondents to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's monthly manufacturing survey reported gains in input and selling prices, suggesting growing inflation.

Jonnel Doris, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises, talks about strides the de Blasio administration has made in expanding business opportunities for small business owners who work with NYC and how this benefits the city’s economy. Chip Barnett hosts.

The composite of the Leading Economic Index was up 1.0% in January following an unrevised 0.6% increase in December, the Conference Board said Thursday.

Initial claims U.S. state unemployment benefits fell by 7,000 to 222,000 in the February 17 employment survey week.

Federal Reserve Governor Randal Quarles delivered an upbeat assessment of the U.S. economy and endorsed a “gradual” path for raising interest rates in his first public speech on monetary policy since joining the central bank in October.

The administration would cut funds for the Water Infrastructure and Finance Innovation Act program.

Municipal bond buyers were wary of possible interest rate increases, as issues from Los Angeles, New York and Utah hit the market.

Shorter calls and a shift in the use of floating rate paper are part of Wisconsin's toolkit after tax reform.

The MSRB's annual Fact Book paints a picture of a 2017 muni market that held fairly steady despite tax reform anxiety, with no major declines or drastic shifts in trading activity or trends.

The Reno County Commission approved changes Tuesday to a proposed policy on issuing industrial revenue bonds, eliminating a requirement that the business seeking the bonds must create at least 10 jobs with a payroll of at least $250,000.

Residents of the Derby, Kan., school district approved one bond issue but rejected two others in a special election on Tuesday.

A public facilities bond election that would fund the siting and construction of a Moscow police station at the existing Moscow Recycling Center originally set for this spring has now been scheduled for May 2019.

The Albert Lea school board marked its calendar for May 8 with Tuesday night's five-to-one vote in favor of a special election regarding a building bond to update Hammer Complex.

CalPERS' decision to shorten amortization period could further challenge local governments in California.

Federal Reserve officials grew more positive on the economic outlook, citing “substantial underlying economic momentum,” and were increasingly optimistic about achieving their inflation target, according to minutes of last month's policy meeting.

Maynard Cooper & Gale hires six from Balch & Bingham.

Milwaukee will review proposals and pick a financial advisor for at least a three-year term.

The municipal bond market saw more supply sail its way on Wednesday as three big offerings hit the screens.