Climate change

As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority lines up two note sales, the rating agency said the authority could tap into the Federal Reserve’s Municipal Liquidity Facility.

Whether or not infrastructure investment is included in the next stimulus bill, more is still needed, experts say.

Besides navigating coronavirus market disruption, investors also find themselves dealing with the increasingly important and often inconsistent climate risk disclosure.

The Sunshine State plans to build a statewide network of electric vehicle charging stations to cut down on carbon dioxide emissions from gas-fueled cars.

Think tank Regional Plan Association and advocacy group Make the Road New York are urging leaders to expand climate resiliency measures.

BlackRock's Sean Carney discusses the new era of challenges for muniland, including climate change and cyber security. He also opines about the growing trend of taxable issuance. Aaron Weitzman hosts.

While scrutiny of climate risks grows for municipal bond issuers, so do opportunities to broaden investor interest.

Three of the biggest New York City pension funds have selected advisors to help divest from fossil fuels.

Gavin Newsom's budget arrived in the same week BlackRock's CEO advised that climate change is reshaping the financial system.

Look for an expanded buyer base, including an international focus, as a new decade in munis dawns

Gavin Newsom's proposed budget would support a $4.7 billion climate bond, create the state's own generic drug plan and add undocumented seniors to Medi-Cal.

The governor is pushing for $3B of bonding to tackle what he called the nation’s most aggressive program for reducing risks posed by climate change.

As interest in climate change and its impact on munis have both skyrocketed, data and research providers hope to move the needle further on those issues for the muni investment world.

Laura Lightbody and Colin Foard of Pew Charitable Trusts discuss how states and cities can fund resilience measures. Paul Burton hosts.

In a working paper paper released by the Volcker Alliance on Wednesday, researchers said states need to do a better job of disclosing their infrastructure needs.

Municipal Market Analytics warned that climate change may pose the biggest threat to municipal bond credits over the next decade.

Climate expert Alan Rubin of Blank Rome LLP discusses resiliency and recovery funding mechanisms, rating agency dynamics and how states and cities can cope effectively. Paul Burton hosts.

PG&E Corp. warns it may orchestrate its biggest planned blackout yet to keep power lines from sparking more blazes.

New approaches to an often a vexing chore for muni issuers could break new ground in confronting climate change.

States and cities have begun to factor climate risk into budgetary and other planning.