Lobbying

The legislative clock is ticking as midterm campaigning ramps up, but the lame duck session offers a fresh opportunity.

Barkley hopes to get members back to educational events in person as well as adding younger members to the NFMA roster.

The president touted the benefits of last year's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and American Rescue Plan Act during his first State of the Union address.

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association has bolstered its team with the additions of Jennifer Jacoby, Matthew Grinney and Nick Key.

A bill to prevent tax-exempt financing of professional sports stadiums may become part of a larger tax bill, as further discussions to revive some muni provisions may begin this year.

Tax-exempt advance refundings are unlikely to be included in a FY22 budget, but two bills that would restore the popular tool remain alive.

Many Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds can't flow without a FY22 budget

Hammerman has spent more than 18 years with the group, participating in a number of important policy discussions about munis.

The proposed guidance, which restricts new highway capacity projects, may be applied to legacy programs like TIFIA as well.

Shawn Wooden has called for strengthening the Fed’s short term municipal lending program and enactment of a national baby bond program.

This Fixed-Income Pricing and Valuation (FIPV) Division will use BDA resources to represent professionals who price and value securities portfolios.

Brian Egan will take up the mantle of being the primary voice for bond lawyers in Washington.

Giroux brings to the MSRB her experience advocating on behalf of both broker-dealers and bond lawyers.

The majority of the spending was $21.36 million devoted to lobbying members of Congress and federal agencies over the 12 months that ended June 30.

The American Securities Association's new member program will increase its membership to 71 members from 21.

Congressional offices may decide to minimize or ban face-to-face meetings as virus concerns grow.

Some market participants worry about the viability of a key muni advocacy talking point if enough midsize issuers begin to embrace the taxable market.

The evolution of muni advocacy has been in progression for years, though it was further galvanized by the shock and dismay at the 2017 tax reform.

The Chicago-based firm adds to the dealer group's voice as it pushes for muni policy measures that have been stalled for years.

Longtime muni lobbyist Michael Decker will now have a working relationship with Bond Dealers of America.