Economy

An amended master trust indenture will reflect the combined finances of the largest health systems in Illinois and Wisconsin.

The study adds to the growing body of findings by think tanks and credit rating agencies that highlight the pitfalls states face when considering new taxes on e-cigarettes and marijuana because of the changing habits of American consumers.

Manufacturers report continued expanding in July, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Report on Business respondents reported “widespread increases for purchased inputs.”

The sharp decline in trading spreads since 2005 was driven mainly by regulation and technological changes, according to the MSRB's chief economist.

U.S. new-home groundbreaking and permits fell in June to the slowest pace in nine months.

NYC Comptroller Stringer is calling on the state legislature to approve a municipal bond act to help the MTA fix "ADA Transit Deserts" that leave senior and disabled New Yorkers stranded.

The clinic will privately place the debt with buyers internationally and in the U.S.

The Nacogdoches County Hospital District took a nine-notch downgrade as it prepares to file for bankruptcy.

Builders’ confidence in the market for new single-family homes held steady as the National Association of Home Builders' housing market index remained at 68.

An SEC advisory committee heard critics say the muni market is lacking in pre-trade price transparency and that hurts retail investors. But industry officials said MSRB rules have vastly improved muni market transparency.

Fitch Ratings affirmed its A-minus rating and positive outlook for toll revenue bonds issued for the South Bay Expressway.

The city's Public Utilities Commission is embarking on a $2.9 billion sewer upgrade plan.

Even as debate rages in Congress about whether to slash the federal government’s role in transportation funding, the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority is coming to market with $1.2 billion of federal highway reimbursement revenue refunding notes.

In 2016, the NYC Comptroller’s Office awarded more than 30% of underwriter contracts to MWBEs.

The new service will save dealer firms time and effort as they enter into muni underwriting syndicates.

The San Francisco-based broker-dealer is expanding its offerings into taxables, coinciding with an increase in issuance in that space.

A lawsuit, filed by a former University of Alaska regent, hinges on whether bond plan violates state constitution limits on new debt.

The action follows a resignation by the PREPA executive director and pressure from the governor.

A plan costing up to $3 billion to replace Lindbergh Field's more t50-year-old Terminal 1 as well as redevelop lop other parts of the airport advanced this week with the release of a lengthy environmental analysis documenting potential impacts.

Three Republican senators have introduced legislation that would slash federal spending for transportation and federal fuels taxes and put more responsibility on states for transportation infrastructure and all mass transit projects.