Election 2020

In addition to direct aid, they would get money for vaccinations, education, transit, housing, Medicaid, LIHEAP, and TANF.

The new Democratic Senate majority makes the path to enacting muni-friendly policy easier than it has been for years.

President-elect Joe Biden's cabinet picks include the governor and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, the latter for Labor Secretary.

Budget woes await the state's lawmakers as they convene but Illinois' bonds are benefitting from a Blue Wave, vaccine distribution, and hunger for higher yielding credits.

The apparent victories by Democrats in two Senate runoff races in Georgia is a "game changer" for public finance.

Public finance groups are optimistic 2021 will be a breakthrough year for federal tax law changes to help spur the use of tax-advantaged bonds.

The former South Bend, Indiana mayor understands the needs of state and local governments, though he lacks experience running a large organization.

Facing resistance from the local investor-owned utility, the Colorado college town ended its bid to form a municipal utility and signed a new franchise deal.

The bipartisan plan unveiled Tuesday by Senate and House lawmakers includes $160 billion for state and local governments, $82 billion for schools, $15 billion for transit agencies, and $4 billion for airports.

'I’m good at guarding things,' said the retired Army Reserve colonel, who will become Pennsylvania's next treasurer.

A voter-approved $5.5 billion bond measure gives the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine a new lease on life.

Municipal finance is not a top-tier issue for treasury secretaries, but Yellen has taken a strong stance for more direct aid to state and local governments during the pandemic.

The election defeat of House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello changes the Ocean State's political playing field as it faces a $275 million deficit.

Mike Pellicciotti, a Democratic state representative, unseated incumbent Duane Davidson. Both say they are working on a smooth transition.

With both houses now under GOP control, Gov. Chris Sununu will have an easier time with his agenda.

Candidates for the next U.S. Secretary of Transportation bring something new to the table than in previous years — deep understanding of the municipal bond market.

California voters have approved a second infusion of bond funding for stem cell research.

Eight measures in five states to legalize marijuana and in three states offering tax breaks for veterans received universal approval.

Infrastructure investment is likely going to be an early priority for Biden.

The contest that took nearly a week to finalize was among several races that epitomized the state's sharp political divide.