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Municipal bond issuance in the region was down 11.7% year-over-year in 2021, as new money, refunding, taxable and tax-exempt volume all slipped.
February 25
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Soaring inflation could pressure the ratings of utilities if they bring rate hikes that spark customer and political opposition, S&P Global Ratings said.
February 25
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“With inflation well above the FOMC’s longer-run objective and a strong labor market, the Committee expects it will soon be appropriate to raise the target range for the federal funds rate,” the Fed said.
February 25
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Pandemic-related aid helped raise the proportion of state revenues coming from the federal government to record highs in fiscal year 2020, Pew Research found.
February 25
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A state-by-state review of 2021 issuance in the Far West.
February 25 -
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Investors yanked $1.154 billion out of municipal bond mutual funds in the latest week, Refinitiv Lipper reported.
February 24
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Gov. Steve Sisolak plans to dedicate $500 million in federal funds to developing affordable housing.
February 24
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The Illinois Sports Facilities Authority projects a fiscal 2022 shortfall in hotel tax collections needed to repay the annual state advance that covers debt service.
February 24
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Issuers in California sold more than $86 billion of municipal bonds in 2021.
February 24
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Some public finance, racial justice, and congressional advocates say baby bonds are needed like never before to combat wealth inequality.
February 24
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The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association has bolstered its team with the additions of Jennifer Jacoby, Matthew Grinney and Nick Key.
February 24
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A judge has ordered the state to reconsider its rejection of a bid for a $9 billion P3 for new toll lanes, a move that could delay Gov. Larry Hogan’s priority project.
February 24
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A state-by-state review of 2021 issuance in the Southeast.
February 24 -
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The Investment Company Institute on Wednesday reported $3.120 billion of outflows in the week ending Feb. 16, up from $993 million of outflows in the previous week.
February 23
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The Oversight Board also approved a new fiscal plan for the Highways and Transportation Authority.
February 23
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Moody's Investors Service said the upgrade reflected the university's robust, sustainable operating margins supported by consistent growth in tuition revenue.
February 23
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A bill to prevent tax-exempt financing of professional sports stadiums may become part of a larger tax bill, as further discussions to revive some muni provisions may begin this year.
February 23
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Overall volume in the Southeast rose 1.8% last year even as taxable issuance plunged and refunding deals shriveled up.
February 23
