Commercial banking

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker led governors from 18 states in demanding the Trump administration release $6.8 billion in education funding.

Daily report for July 18, 2025

Sean Walters is CEO of the Investments & Wealth Institute.

He has been active in shaping education and standards within the financial advisor profession since 1997 and has worked in senior leadership roles for member-based, nonprofit organizations since 1992.

Munis are "under pressure as elevated primary supply collides with lackluster seasonal reinvestment flows, leaving dealers heavy and buyers selective," said James Pruskowski, an investor and market strategist.

Ben Turner is CEO of Verituity, which provides payment verification services.

The Washington, D.C., City Council missed a deadline to approve a plan to build a $3.7 billion NFL stadium as supporters emerge touting the financial structure of the deal.

Streamlining federal permitting and partnering with state DOTs are among the priorities for the next surface transportation bill.

Lance Mason is a distinguished accounting professional and licensed CPA known for his ability to bring clarity to complex financial topics. He began his career at Ernst & Young, where he built a strong foundation in public accounting before moving into the startup ecosystem. There he has applied his deep expertise in ERP systems like Oracle NetSuite to help these startups scale. An engaging speaker, he combines practical experience, technical acumen, and a forward-thinking vision to deliver insights that resonate with accounting professionals and business leaders alike. His storytelling approach not only demystifies accounting concepts but also inspires a broader conversation about the future of capital markets.

Harish Kapur is the president and CEO of Across America Insurance Services, a specialized wholesale insurance brokerage serving the specific needs of the commercial trucking and transportation industry, including E&S service offerings.

"It's time for this boondoggle to die," said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

Atlanta's airport and the rapid transit system have the biggest anticipated capital plans over the next five years.

Daily report for July 17, 2025

Brian Parker is SVP, National HR Consulting and Workforce Solutions Leader at Alera Group. He leads the Alera Group division responsible for helping clients create strategies to attract and retain talent and transform the way they serve employees. His guidance empowers organizations to better engage their people and find the right technology and services to carry out their mission.

Two New York members of Congress called them "vulture funds" trying to get "blood out of a turnip" at the expense of Puerto Rico electricity customers.

As the market continues to contend with the surge in issuance, investors still have a significant amount of cash that can be put to work, said Jeremy Holtz, a portfolio manager at Income Research + Management.