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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.

June, July, and August are projected to set a new record for redemption season, generating more than $100 billion of proceeds from called and maturing bonds.

The Bond Buyer presents a special Memorial Day podcast with three U.S. military veterans who are now working in munis. Matthew Murawski of Drexel Hamilton, Steve Kay of Academy Securities, and Jonathan Herrick of Mischler Financial Group talk about their lives and careers, their introduction into the world of public finance and their advice for service men and women looking to enter municipal finance field. Hosted by Chip Barnett.

In the week ended May 25, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index fell five basis points to 4.11% from 4.16% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

The advantages of the private partnership structure in today’s municipal market.

Illinois still has time to solve its budget ills, according to Fitch Ratings.

In the face of changes to health laws, nonprofit hospitals should focus on risk management, Moody's says.

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices fell five basis points to 4.16% from the previous week's 4.21%.

Lumesis, Inc. has announced the launch of a new platform for municipal issuers and those serving them, including dissemination agents, bond counsel and municipal advisors.

The merger of two Twin Cities area not-for-profit hospital systems is expected to close June 1.

Illinois and its local governments will all suffer if the state is downgraded again, Nuveen warns.

MetroHealth's low-investment-grade deal received plenty of orders with attractive yields offered.

Connecticut and capital Hartford face serious financial crises.

In the week ended May 11, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index fell one basis point to 4.21% from 4.22% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, rose three basis points to 4.22% from the previous week's 4.19%.

Rick Kolman has joined Academy Securities as a managing director.

In the week ended April 27, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index rose four basis points to 4.19% from 4.15% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, fell three basis points to 4.15% from the previous week's 4.18%.

Are the markets are too focused on legislation being proposed by President Donald Trump and not enough on the strengthening U.S. Economy? Ronald Temple from Lazard Asset Management makes the case, as well as discusses the situation in China and Europe, and the coming cycle of rising inflation and interest rates. Hosted by Chip Barnett.