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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.

Groups say they're frustrated by the federal governments' inaction.

Chris Brigati, managing director and head of municipal trading at Advisors Asset Management, talks with Chip Barnett about what investors can expect in the fourth quarter. He looks at interest rates, the economy and the presidential election and what’s in store in a post-pandemic world. (21 minutes)

The board will discuss a long-term strategic plan for the MSRB and the regulatory framework of electronic trading platforms.

Although progress has been made, a full economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic won't come soon, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Richard Clarida said.

The Alabama Public School and College Authority will issue nearly $1.5 billion of bonds and most of the deal will be tax-exempt new money.

Detroit is selling $80 million of its speculative grade-rated GO paper with more on tap should voters sign off on $250 million of blight borrowing.

New York MTA inspector general rails at lax contractor evaluations

Declining occupancy levels at privatized student housing projects are likely to continue into early 2021 as the sector confronts headwind from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to analysts.

The Kansas City Industrial Development Authority will price more than $600 million of bonds as the replacement of Kansas City International terminals advances.

New Jersey and Nevada were the only states to exhaust their reserves in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.