Government finance

Local government investment pools remain free from SEC rules

Ownership issues seem to be worked out, more or less, but reopening the refinery remains in doubt.

States, on the front lines of implementing the new $1.1 trillion infrastructure program, want clear, flexible federal rules and the ability to tap private investment.

GASB has not had an academic on its board since June of last year when Professor Michael H. Granof of the University of Texas ended his second term.

Philip Howard, chairman of nonprofit Common Good, calls on the incoming Biden administration to improve public agencies, schools and hospitals by reducing cumbersome red tape. Paul Burton hosts. (18 minutes)

Community Development Block Grants and the HOME Investment Partnerships program are targeted for elimination.

The almost $350 million in bonds would pay for upgrades to the track and proposes the city of Baltimore takes over ownership of Pimlico Race Course.

Municipal bond issuers say investors, analysts and regulators should narrow down the information they are looking for in their push for more disclosure.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board on Monday detailed plans to reduce its board size and alter its composition.

The Securities and Exchange Commission wll work with the market to change secondary disclosure habits without a mandate, issuers and analysts said.