Coronavirus

The transportation agency plans a refinancing to combat lost revenue from steep traffic declines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Borrowing may not be the best way to replace revenue losses unless municipalities have good reason and the debt capacity to do so, former state officials said.

The South Carolina Legislature put in place strict oversight of the state-owned utility until they decide whether to sell it.

Economy still hurting as reopening in early stages.

Richard Taormina, portfolio manager and head of tax aware strategies at JPMorgan Asset Management talks about the effects COVID-19 is having on credits in the municipal bond market and why crossover buyers think this an attractive asset class. Chip Barnett hosts.

Hospital margins plunged in April and recovery prospects hinge on resuming elective procedures, which depend on patient sentiment and future COVID-19 surges.

Even with the news that New York City is looking to potentially borrow $7B through its Transitional Finance Authority as it faces $9B in lower revenues, the market didn’t blink and TFAs traded firmer.

Illinois lawmakers overhauled the proposed Chicago casino tax structure and awarded MPEA more flexibility to deal with its fiscal woes.

Issuers say the Treasury's intent was to open up COVID-19 funds for public safety costs.

GASB has announced that the requirement for the use of GASB 87 standard for lease accounting has been pushed back to fiscal years beginning June 15, 2021.