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The allocation for Strategic Biofuels LLC received final approval from the Louisiana Community Development Authority, conduit issuer for the tax-exempt bonds.

Municipal advisor Matthias O'Meara and his firm Choice Advisors' move to dismiss the SEC's first ever charges under MSRB Rule G-42 failed.

The Skyway sale "proves that sophisticated global investors who can buy assets anywhere view Chicago as a great place to invest," said a spokesperson for Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

The dispute now includes an appeal over a ruling about documents not returned after a FOIA request.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has asked the state Supreme Court to validate bonds that would commence funding for a $5 billion, 15-year extension project.

Capital Market Advisors responded to the Securities and Exchange Commission's claims that the charges are inconsistent or in excess of those imposed by the applicable laws.

The Inflation Reduction Act gives $30 billion worth of tax credits to existing U.S. nuclear facilities , but it remains to be seen how much the subsidies move the long-term credit needle.

Richmond issued $154.1 million in pension obligation bonds in a refunding that terminates swaps, ends a county intercept, and extends the final maturity.

Tollway revenue in the first half of 2022 surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 levels in five of the months.

Baker Tilly will fold specialty consulting firm Management Partners into its public sector practice next month.

The MBTA's capital program, which relies on nearly $600 million in annual borrowing, has doubled since 2018.

Mississippi's largest city is without running water. It has $191 million in outstanding water and sewerage revenue bonds, according to Moody's.

Many market players have revised their supply projections downward since rising interest rates have slowed down refunding and taxable volumes and general market volatility has stopped some issuers from participating.

Ben Watkins, Director of the State of Florida's Bond Division, talks with Chip Barnett about the latest news coming out of the Sunshine State and takes a look at what's happening in Reedy Creek. He discusses Florida's bonding and debt, infrastructure plans and dives into the state's ESG priorities. (30 minutes)

The congestion pricing plan that puts tolls on vehicle traffic coming into lower Manhattan still faces many hurdles before it would take effect.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's proposed changes to Rule G-34 on CUSIP applications, removing the requirement for municipal advisors to file new issue applications in one business day, among other changes.

The Inflation Reduction Act's changes are significant enough that they will be featured in the banner at the top of the offering statement.

Brandon Comer and Comer Capital Group have responded to the SEC's argument against summary judgment, claiming the Commission has not provided sufficient evidence.

The University of Michigan is studying the use of XBRL technology for local government financial reports with the state Department of Treasury set to act next.

The Texas Permanent School Fund's bond guarantee program, capped at $117.32 billion under federal law, reported projected available capacity was only about $3.9 billion as of June 30.