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Court challenges to self-regulatory organizations may have the potential to trigger a financial crisis, a law professor warns.

Iowa is considering two bills to expand disaster assistance to local communities, including via a revolving loan fund that may be funded with bonds.

"The ever-shifting narrative regarding President Trump's tariff policies is throwing fuel on the fire of unpredictability," said SWBC's Chris Brigati.

The BDA met last week ahead of the House Ways and Means launching talks on what the reconciliation tax package may include.

State Treasuer Brad Briner said he hopes a longer maximum maturity will lead more borrowers to use the state conduit instead of the Public Finance Authority.

Muni advocates are stepping up pressure on Congress to take the elimination of municipal bond tax exemption off the menu by exploring alternatives and providing numbers showing how short term gains will become long term losses.

The market rally "took a bit of a breather last week, with yields rising across the curve," said Daryl Clements, a portfolio manager at AllianceBernstein.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed legislation approving the issuance of up to $135 million in revenue bonds to replace a cruise ship terminal.

In 2017, the BDA hired a lobbying firm as Congress wrote a tax reform bill. This time, the group opted for a strategic communications firm.

A united Republican vote for the continuing resolution could indicate the GOP's ability to gather support for the more complex reconciliation bill.

Moody's Ratings has placed Washington D.C.'s credit rating on review for a possible downgrade for all debt classes due to the Trump administration's cuts to the federal workforce.

Glenn Hegar, the state comptroller since 2015, was chosen as the next chancellor for the Texas A&M University System by its board of regents.

Gov. Phil Murphy highlighted pensions and fiscal responsibility in his budget address. 

"March is not an overly positive month for munis, but a lot will depend on U.S. Treasuries," said Barclays strategist Mikhail Foux.

A new report identifies reforms to speed up the regulatory process and reduce costs for infrastructure projects in California.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is signaling a change in infrastructure emphasis by pressing the District of Columbia to address safety issues on the city's streets while also pushing Amtrak and WMATA to boost security and curtail fare evasion.

The case related to an attorney the firm used as a consultant in negotiations related to Puerto Rico's debt restructuring.

Trustees of New Jersey City University voted to approve the pursuit of a merger with Kean University, a larger fellow state university 12 miles away.

The MSRB said its board at a previously scheduled meeting Thursday authorized the filing of further amendments to Rule G-14 .

The $550 million deal from an issuer with two triple-A ratings includes about $250 million for refunding and an $85 million taxable piece.