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A senior Federal Reserve official said an expansion of the MLF won’t happen unless the program is extended into 2021.

The Chicago-area transit agency says it needs more federal aid to manage pandemic-induced funding shortfalls.

The increasing focus on ESG and innovation in the municipal market continues to grow as investors and issuers navigate a changing global market for state and local government debt amid COVID-19.

The coronavirus pandemic took its toll on Hawaii's credit rating Monday as Fitch cuts the Aloha State's GOs to AA. NYC TFA announces $1.1B sale for next week.

Groups said regulation would not be helpful in encouraging more disclosure.

Tough decisions on spending and taxes lay ahead if Illinois voters reject a progressive income tax structure and federal coronavirus relief fails to pan out.

Despite "robust" progress, it will take "some time" for the economy to return to pre-pandemic levels, according to Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida.

Head of Municipal Credit Research, Columbia Threadneedle Investments

As the country and the market hurtle toward an uncertain future, the Rising Stars will be among those working to keep states and localities strong.

Weathering headwinds from the pandemic and energy industry turmoil, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation will price $193 million for highway projects.

Finance commissioner Jacques Jiha will succeed Hartzog, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.

Democratic members of the Congressional Oversight Commission say the Federal Reserve has treated municipalities unfairly compared to private entities.

The plan was long held up by GOP opposition to the governor's use of emergency powers to combat the spread of COVID-19 without legislative approval.

Illinois' largest county's proposed 2021 budget closes a $400 million hole without tax hike or major layoffs.

The Louisiana State Bond Commission will refinance $424 million of variable-rate bonds; the deal isn't expected to include the termination of underwater swaps.

As of Sept. 15, at least 49 states, transportation authorities and local governments have publicly projected declining revenues.

Customers' needs and expectations changed drastically in 2020, overturning conventional thinking about their experience in the process. How can we strike the right balance between embracing digital channels and recognizing the value of human touch?

The former Philadelphia City Council CFO will advise public sector leaders on how to address the financial and economic crisis caused by COVID-19.

With $3.6 billion less than expected in revenues, the governor proposed using part of the commonwealth's rainy-day fund, leaving $2.2 billion for future shortages.

The state is easing a strict quarantine requirement that has left its all-important tourism industry with very few tourists.