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Most Alaska bonds will still be paid in the event of a government shutdown, its debt manager said.

Illinois’ credit distress makes some investors wonder about New Jersey, according to Citi analysts who see Garden State opportunity.

Municipal market buyers aren't waiting for the rating agencies -- they're already trading Illinois paper at junk bond levels.

In the week ended June 8, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index fell four basis points to 4.03% from 4.07% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

A muni-focused asset manager is offering its clients social impact investing options.

Chicago is offering stronger rated utility-backed bonds but like its GO they face credit strain from pensions.

Analysts see discrepancies in the quality of disclosure across different sectors of the market.

Assured Guaranty, National Public Finance Guarantee, and Financial Guaranty Insurance Co. challenged diversion of special revenue bond collateral that secures $4.1 billion of Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority bonds.

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices fell four basis points to 4.07% from the previous week's 4.11%.

Illinois received two downgrades Thursday, bringing it closer to a junk bond rating.