Munis

A new law lifts the revenue bond cap for the Grand River Dam Authority to $3.6 billion from $1.41 billion

The high court reversed a lower-court ruling that yanked federal approval for the Uinta Basin Railway; backers hope to finance it with private activity bonds.

The cut to the American Dream mall's assessed value is a warning sign to bondholders whose debt payments are tied to how much the property is worth.

The Internal Revenue Service has been erroneously sending out notices to tax exempt bond holders informing them about incorrect signatures on their Form 8038s.

Investors want to be compensated for the uncertainty.

When Chicago barred media from its investor conference, it told journalists the policy aligned with peer municipalities' practices. The facts are less clear.

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted her balanced 2026 budget to City Council that includes a double down move on building an NFL football stadium while cutting city programs and putting a freeze on hiring.

Two Midwest schools in the municipal bond market this month illustrate the range of funding challenges facing higher education under the Trump administration.

Issuers routinely refund 5% bonds in year 10, and the resulting savings can be significant. It is notable that although refunding is typically associated with declining interest rates, 5% bonds are refunded even if rates rise.

Facing big demand for housing, the state's efforts to spur development have spurred litigation by cities challenging recent laws and a compliance crackdown.

The Internal Revenue Service is requesting documents from the Erie City Water Authority regarding a $36,320,000 issuance of Water Revenue Bonds Series D of 2019.

The revenue bonds, which would help finance a bigger convention center to replace the city's current facility, would be issued in the first half of 2026.

The Senate will likely revise the House bill, which left tax-exempt bonds untouched after months of speculation.

The state supreme court agreed to review the ruling in favor of a group of Wall Street banks that whistleblower Edelweiss said cost the state at least $100 million.

Congress needs to lift limitations on tax-exempt private activity bonds, say transportation advocates.

The Phoenix-based university will not have to pay a $37.7 million fine after the U.S. Department of Education dropped its case.

"We have got to keep the money coming in to transit," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren D- Mass.

Texas Capital joined the ranks of firms like Crews & Associates adding public finance talent, while SIFMA and Arteria AI partnered on a new platform in May.

The U.S. loses its third triple-A rating as Congress works to pass a massive tax cuts and spending bill.

Pops, a managing director at cfX, a municipal advisory firm serving housing finance agencies, brought passion and institutional knowledge to the sector.