Coronavirus

The pandemic was strikingly different than Sept. 11, financial meltdowns and other disasters, according to Robert Mujica.

Lawmakers are considering a bill to credit state employees with three extra years of service for work done outside their homes over nine months of 2020.

New York City budget director Jacques Jiha says proactive moves such as building reserves helped the city weather COVID-19 fiscal challenges. Paul Burton and Chip Barnett host. (23 minutes)

The IRS is seeking comments on a change that may benefit many issuers.

Goldman Sachs is lead managet for the issuance, which includes tax-exempt and taxable bonds.

Bill Glasgall of the Volcker Alliance and Bond Buyer Northeast Regional Editor Paul Burton will explore how states have balanced priorities during the pandemic, and what challenges await.

The agency must still pay the commonwealth due to 2007 legislation that went sideways.

Negotiated deals were repriced to lower yields while competitive deals saw levels coming in through triple-A benchmarks. High-grade benchmarks were little changed.

As congestion pricing looms, the mass-transit authority is hearing calls to rework its system to attract riders to support its capital program.

NFMA's white paper could serve as a template for future emergency events, in addition to the current pandemic.

The future is looking up for Salt Lake City International Airport as it continues redevelopment with $900 million of revenue bonds.

“There’s been a lot of discussion about New York City and its future in the public domain. And when that happens it makes sense to solicit multiple opinions,” said Kroll Senior Managing Director Karen Daly.

The two issuers that defaulted suffered from pre-existing conditions, according to Moody's analysts.

Alan Rubin, principal, Blank Rome Government Relations

Chicago's net pension liabilities increased by $1.1 billion in 2020 to almost $33 billion.

Joseph Krist, publisher of Muni Credit News, explores state budgets, federal aid, climate change and cybersecurity. Paul Burton hosts. (34 minutes)

Fitch affirmed $14.3 billion of annual appropriation-backed debt at AA-plus in addition to the $1.1 billion of AAA-rated general obligation bonds.

Ridership displacement, remote work and online shopping amplify pre-pandemic challenges such as large capital plans.

By contrast to the circus surrounding the Board of Elections, the City Council quickly passed a record $98.7 billion spending plan drama-free.

The Board of Elections acknowledged a major error in Tuesday's update. Outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council, meanwhile, are finalizing a $98.7 billion FY22 budget.