Investments

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."

Mayors rank economic development, infrastructure, and housing as top three priorities.

The city announced its P3 partner this week even after its federal funding got cut in committee and Rep. Maxine Waters took a strong oppositional position.

Despite munis being mixed Thursday, the muni AAA yield curve remains inverted, said Taylor Huffman, a client portfolio manager at PTAM.

New York lawmakers are helping a coalition of legal experts, transit riders, and environmental and disability advocates sue the governor for stopping congestion pricing.

Local government investment pools remain free from SEC rules

In May, a bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a letter to the federal agencies responsible for the FDTA rulemaking, urging them to stick to the schedule spelled out in the law.

V2 Municipal Capital will source deals exclusively for Fundamental Advisors.

Municipal bond insurance grew 24.4% in the first half, compared to the same period last year.