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UBS Wealth Management Americas announced three new senior hires as it continues to expand its public finance roster as it approaches the New Year.

The university now has a stable Moody's outlook as the financial impact of the Larry Nasser sex abuse scandal becomes clearer.

Richard Taormina, head of Tax Aware Strategies at JPMorgan Asset Management, talks about the value of municipal bonds and focuses on performance, foreign demand and the effect of the tax reform legislation on the market. Chip Barnett hosts this podcast, which was recorded in early October.

The Finance Committee signed off on bond refinancing and revenue packages that are key to the 2020 budget, paving the way for a full city council vote.

Sustainable investing is called “the” trend to watch in 2020 and in the coming decade.

Moody's Investors Service raised the outlook to positive from stable on Palomar Health's junk-rated revenue bonds and investment grade general obligation debt.

The council suggested the VCAP program would remain in place for issuers who need a legally binding agreement, but would become the third tier of a system that would offer two simpler options.

With the addition of two new municipal funds, Baird appeals to more shareholders while expanding its current offerings.

Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority board meetings and procurements are on hold as it fights a state law to abolish the authority.

Fitch Ratings upgraded the private institution in Biddeford, Maine, to A-plus from A-minus.

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton seemed noncommittal on a proposed exemptive order for municipal advisors.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recommended a $91.4 billion budget for fiscal 2021 that includes borrowing for more than just transportation needs.

Tom Kozlik of Hilltop Securities explores how pension underfunding woes continue to weigh on public finance. Paul Burton hosts.

LIPA's $820 million capital plan for 2020 includes $559.7 million of bonds.

Louisianans re-elected their Democratic governor, but gave Republicans a Senate supermajority; New Orleans voters authorized $500 million of GO bonds.

About 27% of public and private universities will see a decline in net tuition per student in fiscal year 2020.

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District will sell $323 million of new money and refunding bonds as it prepares to ask voters for $500 million in new authority.

Voters in the Lone Star State approved $14.5 billion of the $16 billion in state and local bonds on the ballot Nov. 5.

Indianapolis airport is back with a refunding of notes but it is holding plans to refund variable rate debt because it no longer makes economic sense.