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States may need to look to Florida's catastrophe fund example as extreme weather increases, FEMA denies more requests and insurance becomes unprofitable in much of the Midwest.

Yields may move lower after the Federal Reserve "communicates its goals to ease policy in coming meetings," said Tom Kozlik, managing director and head of public policy and municipal strategy at HilltopSecurities.

Bond financing is likely for parts of a major revitalization effort on which the city is collaborating with the University of Notre Dame's School of Architecture.

The newcomers, Greenberg Traurig, Bryant Rabbino and Ballard Spahr, knocked Bracewell, Nixon Peabody and Gilmore & Bell, out of the top 10.

Bettina Bronisz' colleagues say she'll leave a legacy of joy and laughter in the Connecticut Treasurer's office.

Concerns have been raised about audits related to nearly $2.9 billion of ratepayer-backed bonds sold for Oklahoma utilities in 2022.

Economists expect the FOMC to hold rates, although some say there's a case to be made for a July cut, with Fed Chair Powell setting the table for September.

With joint proposed rulemaking details unavailable and bond issuance growing, these are top issues experts need to know.

The industry veteran will give the 14-year-old firm a stronger foothold in the municipal finance industry.

"The overall muni market appears to be in a good balance despite the hefty slate of primary issuance that has occurred over the past few months," Birch Creek Capital strategists said.

While it may cost the city more to sell its bonds, the negative outlook could increase market participation, one analyst said.

Though further adjustments may be needed, Fitch Ratings analysts said the budget supports the state at its current AA rating level.

The Jeffrey Matthews Financial Group has been charged $110,000 for charging unfair prices on 86 municipal bond transactions a week after being dinged for Reg BI violations.

U.S. Soccer will issue $200 million of tax-exempt revenue bonds through the Fayette County Development Authority. 

The city will return to the market two weeks after closing its Transitional Finance Authority's biggest-ever deal.

Continued economic growth and budgetary discipline could lead to an upgrade of the state's AA rating over the next two years, S&P said.

The muni market tends to have "remarkable patience" in relation to USTs, said BofA strategists.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom released an executive order directing state agencies to clear homeless camps off state properties and urged cities to do the same.

Karl Knight worked as chief of staff for U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.

The Chicago Public Schools board unanimously approved the district's 2025 budget Thursday, a day after the Civic Federation warned it is a "temporary solution."