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The optimization of fixed-income portfolios using AI may come at the cost of training the next generation of muni market analysts and portfolio managers.

Charter school bonds are defaulting or becoming impaired at a higher rate than any other sector, data show.

Resuming the war with Iran has renewed volatility for munis and Treasuries.

State budgets are in a state of flux due to aging populations and changes in federal spending policies that are affecting revenue and reserve funds.

The combined utility system's commercial paper program capacity was increased to $1.5 billion and an up to $345 million cash flow borrowing was set for August.

Local governments are considering data center moratoriums to give themselves time to determine how to better regulate these facilities and understand their impact on communities.

Spiking oil prices and incoming news from the Federal Reserve is pressuring UST yields, which are pressuring munis, according to Schwab's Cooper Howard.

A hearing on the borrower's motion to dismiss is set for July 15.

The revenue shortfall has the attention of some rating agencies.

Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton breaks down why munis became the fixed-income standout in 1H 2026, as tax-exempt income, SMA demand, healthy supply-demand dynamics, curve positioning, active security selection and spread compression offset geopolitical volatility and shifting Fed expectations.

The appointment of Don Huffines, a former state senator who won the March 3 Republican primary election for comptroller, takes effect Aug. 1.

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Declining tender activity stems largely from higher interest rates, and a higher-for-longer interest rate environment is expected to "keep a lid" on any tender resurrection, said Jeff Lipton, market intelligence analyst at Bond Buyer.

Some Southwest states and local governments are reassessing data center developments amid public backlash and litigation against the proliferating projects.

The buy-side of the muni market is awaiting higher supply, SWBC's Chris Brigati said.

The Ways and Means Committee passed the reporting bill last week along party lines.

Deals that offer some value and spread opportunities will be well-received, while those that are less attractive or higher quality might face some challenges in certain parts of the curve, said Jeff Timlin, managing partner and head of municipal bond investing at Sage Advisory.

The MBTA may be moving past its days of literal train wrecks, but creating a better system is costly.

A pair of decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court may lead to a more pro-bondholder Puerto Rico Oversight Board.

Chicago had a $219 million surplus at fiscal year's end 2025, despite declines in governmental activities' net position and in investments after moves to boost liquidity.