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Since the end of June, long-dated muni yields have risen by upward of 50 basis points, pushing yields to the highest levels since the tariff-induced volatility in April 2025.

A November sale of up to $348 million of general obligation and other debt is planned, while the council okayed interim financing for Dallas Love Field Airport.

An agreement between Norman Regional Health System and bondholders postponed a Sept. 1 debt service payment until a $40 million bond sale closes.

If CMS finalizes the rule, "many freestanding proton centers across 11 states would be in immediate jeopardy of being financially unsustainable," the National Association of Proton Therapy said.

The city's convention center authority plans to use proceeds from a $775 million bond sale to finance expansion of Music City Center.

Fear of inflation is hitting all markets, MMA Director Kevin McGuigan said, but high supply and low reinvestment cash mean it's hitting munis harder.

Rodriguez previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, where she was a managing director and head of Texas public finance.

Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act designed to jump start affordable housing development are starting to trickle out into the market in the form of tax-exempt and taxable bond combos.

Schools should begin auditing their programs and policies now, and bond buyers should prepare for more credit risks coming with higher education bonds.

Fitch Ratings revised Illinois' outlook to positive, pointing to the state's recent trend toward "normalized operating performance" and diverse economy.

The incoming Bond Buyer Hall of Famer built public finance businesses at U.S. Bank and Academy Securities by combining experienced teams, issuer trust and a clear reason for clients to choose a new franchise.

Indiana illustrates both the shifting political risk for data centers and the direction of the infrastructure finance discussion on this issue.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek canceled plans for a Salem data center in July. Her new edict goes further.

This week's new-issue calendar is sizable, NewSquare Capital's Kim Olsan said, given fairly light September redemptions. Around a third of the $15 billion calendar is tied up in deals from New York City and Alabama.

The incoming Bond Buyer Hall of Famer helped build Citi into a dominant municipal underwriting franchise by making complex finance understandable, actionable and useful to issuers.

A proposal for raising tax revenue includes eliminating the tax exemption for municipal bonds, a fundamental part of the muni market.

The system's board of regents authorized the issuance of triple-A-rated Permanent University Fund and revenue financing system bonds during fiscal 2027.

Academy Securities has big visions and a fresh commitment to its municipal finance practice.

For a change, Alabama's big supply is not a prepay deal but financing for a bridge in Mobile, CreditSights strategists said.

A costly Medicaid funding crisis is confronting healthcare providers in the state where fiscal pressures could force some rural hospitals to close.