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Following the news that Rebecca Olsen, former director of the Office of Municipal Securities has moved to deputy chief in place of Mark Zehner, the Securities and Exchange Commission has named Ernesto Lanza as acting director.

Revenues from the Bay Area Toll Authority's seven bridges are recovering more slowly than many other U.S. toll roads, but it enjoys strong credit fundamentals.

Mark Zehner has retired from his position as deputy chief of the SEC's public finance abuse unit, a position that Rebecca Olsen, former director of the Office of Municipal Securities, has taken over.

New York's incoming mayor must balance some short-term fiscal advantages with longer-term concerns.

With the ink drying on the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, eyes now turn to the implementation of one of the largest infrastructure programs in American history.

Nine groups or individuals say the Oversight Board's arguments are wrong.

Daily report for December 03, 2021

Refinitiv Lipper reported a significant drop in municipal bond mutual fund inflows at $36 million in the latest week, a signal the volatility of other markets may be creeping in. High-yield saw $53 million of inflows.

Analysts project a positive outlook for toll roads in 2022, expecting median tolled traffic and revenue growth at 2% and 4%, respectively.

Even short government shutdowns create uncertainty and risks for city leaders.

A U.S. Department of Labor action has halted all federal grant funding to California transit agencies, in a rerun of a 2013 dispute.

Muni advocates say they want a lawmaker with local government experience to take over as influential chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

The consequences of climate change for this island state are broadly evident. So is its official response.

Daily report for December 02, 2021

The Investment Company Institute reported $974 million of inflows into municipal bond mutual funds in the week ending Nov. 23, down from $1.430 billion in the previous week.

California will seeks its share of infrastructure bill funding to provide equitable access to high-speed internet.

States, on the front lines of implementing the new $1.1 trillion infrastructure program, want clear, flexible federal rules and the ability to tap private investment.

While the outgoing New York mayor's final plan showed some bright spots, enough remains to test Eric Adams when he takes office.

Daily report for December 01, 2021

Powell says the FOMC will consider ramping up tapering when more information about Omicron and its impacts are known, further flattening the UST yield curve.