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The Empire State Manufacturing Survey showed "business activity leveled off in New York State," the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported Monday, as the general business conditions index decreased to negative 1.0 in May from positive 5.2 in April.

Pricing wires for competitive bond offerings

Pricing wires for negotiated bond offerings

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's budget director, Alexandra Holt, will leave the post after six years.

Passage of tax levies represents a credit-positive development for 21 Ohio cities and school districts.

Municipal market participants are set for a second week of issuance greater than $8 billion amid a surge in demand.

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper may call lawmakers back to reconsider a transportation bill.

Build America Mutual reported a jump in claims-paying resources and statutory comprehensive income in the first quarter as well as a smaller statutory loss than in the past.

New Jersey received final bonding approval on a large-scale state house renovation project.

A Georgia hospital system's bankruptcy could give bondholders a big haircut.

Arizona's new budget could allow $1 billion in new bonding for higher education.

New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer called for the creation of a public-private NYC Citizenship Fund to help legal immigrants cover the cost of the federal application to become U.S. citizens.

Aurora, Ill., is getting ready to pass a $16.5 million bond issue to pay for capital projects during the next four years.

Maryland Gov. Hogan is asking the state attorney general to force a federal judge to rule in lawsuit that is delaying $5.6 billion Purple Line P3.

Augusta, Ga.'s financial adviser presented a rosy picture with a few areas for improvement as the city prepares a $12 million bond sale to finance construction of a parking deck in support of the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- City Council is letting Mayor Tony George get his way in dealing with the city's crushing debt.

Connecticut received a push out of double-A territory, as Fitch Ratings dropped it to A-plus.

Having a positive view of the economy, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President and CEO Patrick T. Harker said Friday he expects two more rate increases this year.

Municipal bonds were stronger at mid-session, according to traders, who were looking ahead to next week’s still healthy new issue calendar, which is estimated at $8.79 billion.

Connecticut and capital Hartford face serious financial crises.