Munis

The Grand River Dam Authority, the state's largest public power utility, is expected to start issuing the debt later this year.

A $25.5 million cash offer plus some equity was made to acquire Legacy Park, which was financed with $284 million of now-defaulted revenue bonds.

At least two schools are facing the legal costs of terminating the transactions as well as pursuing alternative financing for almost $500 million in construction projects.

Fredericks will tap her extensive muni market network as SOLVE extends its reach into the muni business.

Record-breaking hot temperatures in the Southwest this summer likely had economic consequences and could focus the municipal bond market on heat-related credit risks and infrastructure needs.

The National Association of Bond Lawyers has a new president.

The topic is here to stay, even as sentiment around its value shifts. One clear constant: the desire for a standard language.

The $500 million of revenue bonds to initially finance a $5 billion controversial expansion program were priced amid a turbulent market.

M. Elizabeth Walker and Jerimi J. Ullom have joined law firm Barnes & Thornburg's Indianpolis office as healthcare and public finance partners.

The deal is expected to be executed Dec. 14, putting four government-run tollways under Albertis Infraestructuras SA, which already runs Puerto Rico toll roads.

The hire by Missouri-based Stifel comes as some broker-dealers trim ranks amid weak issuance.

The commonwealth revamped its P3 law last year in the wake of a court ruling striking down a tolled bridge program.

The top five bond financings have an average dollar volume of more than $1.2 billion.

The SEC's Examination Division will focus on solicitor municipal advisors' compliance with new MSRB Rule G-46, which goes into effect on Mar. 1, 2024.

The top two municipal bond insurers wrapped $22.814 billion in the first three quarters of 2023, a slight dip of 0.5% from the $22.929 billion of deals done over the same period in 2022, according to Refinitiv data.

After teaching local government finance at the University of North Carolina School of Government, Crews rejoined McGuireWoods's public finance team in Raleigh,

Panelists at this year's GFOA Minimuni Conference remarked on how difficult an environment it is for issuers and why recognizing this is essential for voluntary disclosure.

As valuations got richer after muni outperformance this week, Barclays strategists expect munis to be "truly tested in the next several weeks, with supply picking up."

Despite the sticker shock of rising rates, yields in fact are at average levels for over the last 30 years, panelists said at the GFOA's MiniMuni conference.

Funds invested into risky private equity and real estate could flow into bonds