Governor Wes Moore of Maryland opened the state's General Assembly with a challenge to cut $2 billion of a $3 billion overall shortage as a new administration in Washington ups the stakes by eyeing a rollback of climate change funding.

The state's treasurer and retirement system warned the legislation would lead to decreased revenues.

Congressional observers are casting a skeptical eye about the productivity of the new 119th Congress that is already defined by ideological differences separating factions within the majority party.

The comments come after SEC asked for feedback on the collection of information in Rule 15c2-12.

The Texas Attorney General will end reviews of Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan after the banks recently left the Net-Zero Banking Alliance.

Multiple carbon capture projects are advancing across the Midwest, but the Trump administration may change the calculus around CCS and net zero goals.

The bank, which has been under review by the Texas attorney general over its involvement in the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, said it is leaving the group.

The start of the new year triggers the implementation of tax laws in 39 states with trends showing cutting and flattening of income taxes while SALT cap workarounds are also being scrutinized.

California's revenue windfall good budget fortune could go sideways if President-elect Donald Trump torpedoes social programs, Gavin Newsom said Monday.

After years of delays, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Sunday launched the new toll on traffic entering southern Manhattan.

The legislative track pursued by Republicans will set the timeline for the tax reform debate closely watched by the municipal market.

Rep. French Hill, the incoming chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, inspires hope in the municipal finance community.

In his letter of resignation, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said an attempt by the Trump White House to remove him could create a "distraction" for the Fed. He plans to retain his seat on the Board of Governors, which expires in 2032.

Brad Lander, the city comptroller, tallied the potential Trump administration threats to the city's federal funding, from infrastructure to hospitals.

The MSRB has a full slate of initiatives teed up, with an emphasis on modernizing its rulebook.

The CFO's revenue estimate reveals a $169 million temporary boost and overall population growth while concerns arise over proposed cuts to the federal workforce.

BofA and Morgan Stanley left the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, but there was no word from the Texas attorney general on their status as bond underwriters in the state.

Although a new administration means policy uncertainty, most analysts see the economy growing above trend next year, although inflation will remain a concern.

While municipals have outperformed USTs on the whole in 2024, they will close December with losses. How taxables perform in early 2025 coupled with macroeconomic and Washington policy uncertainty have municipal market participants on edge for what lies ahead.

The debate over the debt limit has exposed rifts among Republicans, who will take full control of Congress on Friday.