Bonds

A continuing resolution that included federal funding for the repair of the Key Bridge in Baltimore and transferring the RFK stadium site to the city of Washington collapsed under pressure.

Concerns are rising as the Congressional Budget Office has issued a report laying out the benefits of eliminating tax-exempt qualified private activity bonds.

Washington D.C. is lobbying Congress for an extra $47 million in expenses for the upcoming inauguration of President Trump while also raising concerns about the effects of debt ceiling squabbles on the city's credit rating.

As stadium and arena deals grow in complexity and expense, the capital stack often includes a combination of public and private money along with revenue generated by the facilities.

A job opening at the Office of State and Local Finance at the U.S. Treasury offers the chance for input from the muni community.

Economists gaming out the possibilities for tax policy in the Trump administration believe the bond market will dictate budget cuts and spending increases.

The $515 million bond-financed arena renovation in downtown Washington will move forward despite labor union concerns.

APTA is pressing Congress to approve millions in relief funding for infrastructure spending related to natural disaster recovery.

The future of infrastructure spending in doubt, helping to drive unity among professionals who interact with the municipal market.

Extending tax cuts from TCJA is viewed as fiscally problematic.

A bond-financed rehab of the downtown sports arena is receiving pushback.

Many states are capping or trying to eliminate property taxes that support bond issuance.

Fitch Ratings ranks the credit as AA, up from AA-minus.

Nearly six thousand seats are up for grabs in state tilts, along with 14 bond issues.

Geography is playing a role in financial health as debt issuance rises.

Despite studies showing questionable financials, municipalities continue to build

Chicago's City Council deferred a vote on a $1.5 billion bond measure.

Moody's has lifted the credit ratings on five special tax bonds.

The deal is secured with gaming revenue and includes a public-private partnership.