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Wells Fargo Securities announced the additions of Randy Campbell and Jim Perry to its public finance team, both jumping over from Morgan Stanley.

The county wanted to borrow to cover a $46 million judgment that was paid from its 2018 operating budget to two men exonerated from a 1980s murder conviction.

The market was quiet on Friday ahead of a $7.5 billion new issue calendar as more than $50 billion in August redemptions frees up cash to buy bonds.

As the University of Colorado prepares for the start of fall classes later this month, construction work continues across campus.

California's highest court said city officials failed to negotiate with labor unions before bringing its pension overhaul to a vote.

Municipal bond buyers will get to see a larger than average new issue slate.

The State Bond Commission approved a $10 million study on reviving tolls against a backdrop of revenue strain and regional dynamics.

Securitization or pension obligation bonds are options for the city.

In the week ended August 2, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index rose to 4.01% from 3.99% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

The board declined to say what the net impact on the central commonwealth government’s finances would be.

To keep its record bond proposal below $1 billion in November, the Fort Bend Independent School District favors calling for two elections three years apart.

Municipals were mixed on Thursday as the bond markets await Friday’s release of July’s employment report.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has selected two individuals representing the public and three from regulated entities from 80 applicants to become part of its 21-member board on Oct. 1.

The suit contends the ballot measure fails to inform voters that charter schools could bypass local school districts for approval.

The project is part of efforts to bring employment, housing and public spaces to blighted corridor of Los Angeles.

Citizens Energy Group's water enterprise earned upgrades by the three major rating agencies.

Municipal bond buyers saw the last of the week’s new issue supply get put away as the market’s gaze turns to next week’s volume.

Bond Buyer Reporter Christine Albano and Contributing Editor John Hallacy discuss the current landscape for retail investors who want to buy municipal bonds. They talk about what’s hot — and what’s not — and what’s up with the short-end. They also look ahead to the second half of the year. Chip Barnett hosts.

Municipal bond buyers saw some supply hit the screens on Wednesday as demand stayed strong.

ArtCenter College of Design plans to price $100 million in combined refunding-new money sale.