Munis

Public school systems will face financial tests if the state seeks to reduce school aid or increase pension contributions, according to S&P.

Issuers of conduit debt would lose their primary purpose if Congress eliminates private activity bonds.

A bankruptcy court judge is weighing whether the municipal government-sponsored project qualifies for Chapter 11.

With a record $12 billion of bond proposals on ballots across Texas, voters approved more than 91%, according to the Texas Comptroller's Office

While Congress sets its focus on overhauling the nation's tax code, one provision of plans introduced in both the U.S. House and Senate could have unexpected and far-reaching implications for LSU fans.

The GO bonds for climate change and housing will boost the economy, Moody’s says.

Chicago's Board of Education is pricing more than $900 million, citing positive rating actions and a better balance sheet.

Municipal bonds were markedly weaker at midday as market participants remain fixated on the newly released Senate tax reform proposal and how it compares with the House version.

The Pasco School District bond is now passing.

Mayor Jim Kenney's vision could provide more fiscal certainty for the school district at the expense of city finances, according to Fitch Ratings.

Municipal bond market participants are scanning the news closely for details of tax reform provisions that affect them.

The Illinois Finance Authority authorized a passel of deals that would be outlawed by a GOP tax bill.

The mill will recycle waste paper and corrugated containers.

Many large schools have already dipped their toes into the taxable bond market, but smaller schools would find it tougher.

The last of the week’s big municipal bond deals came to market on Thursday – both from California issuers – as municipals finished weaker in secondary trading.

The elimination of private activity bonds “would throw gasoline on a housing shortage," said John Chiang, California's treasurer.

The last of the week’s big municipal bond deals came to market on Thursday as municipals wavered in mid-session trade.

Senate Finance Commitee chairman Orrin Hatch's tax proposal will likely be kinder to municipal bonds than the House's bill, but harder on states and localities.

Mike Duggan won another term in Detroit, and Flint's Karen Walker beat back a recall effort.

Voters in Houston approved the measure by a more than three-to-one margin.