Coronavirus

Bi-state transportation agency seeks $3 billion of federal assistance to avoid capital plan cuts.

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

Rising coronavirus cases could dim the rebound expected in the third quarter, experts say.

Blake Lynch, head of business development at IMTC, delves into how FinTech is providing opportunities for the municipal finance, fixed-income markets. He also talks about the future of work-from-home policies and what that means for business. Lynne Funk hosts.

Mayor Bill Peduto warned of significant cuts to next year's budget if the city does not receive adequate rescue assistance.

No surprises from the Fed, not much for it to do at this point.

The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority named underwriters and a team to sell up to $200 million of bonds to manage pandemic-driven revenue losses.

The New Jersey megamall owners' missed mortgage payments for another property compound investor concerns.

Prominent current and former public officials and analysts broadly agree that states and localities are headed for deep financial holes without additional and substantial federal aid.

County leaders say added flexibility in CARES Act spending in the Senate GOP bill is limited.

Fitch Ratings cut Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in Imperial County to BB from BBB-minus.

Florida TaxWatch and environmentalists are urging Florida lawmakers to stop planning for the Suncoast Connector and others before millions are spent.

Colorado's decision to withhold pension funding brings a warning from Moody's.

State revenues for fiscal 2020 came in 5.7% lower than Florida forecasters anticipated because of business disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is unlikely that transit agencies will get the full amount, but the Senate's new bill implies possible discussion for more transit funding.

The National Conference of State Legislatures said the proposal “ignores the economic realities in the states."

Minnesota's governor blames efforts to strip emergency powers he used in the fight against COVID-19 for the holdup in passing a $1.8 billion bond authorization.

As an industry, we must speak persuasively with one voice and impress upon the administration and Congress that there is no substitute for the golden, reliable friends of our industry’s past.

The three-month extension for the central bank's lending programs is one of several recent steps by policymakers to stabilize the economy as the coronavirus pandemic stretches through the summer.

Tom Kozlik of Hilltop Securities explains why meaningful federal coronavirus assistance to states and cities is no slam dunk. Paul Burton hosts. Recorded July 21.