Issuers and development advocates urged lawmakers to include advance refunding, the expansion of opportunity zones, and other muni prorities in any upcoming tax package.

Bettina Bronisz' colleagues say she'll leave a legacy of joy and laughter in the Connecticut Treasurer's office.

Economists expect the FOMC to hold rates, although some say there's a case to be made for a July cut, with Fed Chair Powell setting the table for September.

With joint proposed rulemaking details unavailable and bond issuance growing, these are top issues experts need to know.

Though further adjustments may be needed, Fitch Ratings analysts said the budget supports the state at its current AA rating level.

Continued economic growth and budgetary discipline could lead to an upgrade of the state's AA rating over the next two years, S&P said.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom released an executive order directing state agencies to clear homeless camps off state properties and urged cities to do the same.

Mayors rank economic development, infrastructure, and housing as top three priorities.

The city announced its P3 partner this week even after its federal funding got cut in committee and Rep. Maxine Waters took a strong oppositional position.

In May, a bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a letter to the federal agencies responsible for the FDTA rulemaking, urging them to stick to the schedule spelled out in the law.

The largest is an up to $2 billion issue to replace the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge.

Vance has called for eliminating the SALT deduction, calling it "massively redistributive toward the lower- and middle-income brackets."

Raymond James was the sole new entrant in the Top 10, knocking out Citi — which formally exited the muni market by the end of Q1 2024.

A rapidly escalating fire season hit the West amid questions about federal funding and insurance.

"Lobbyists have to be prepared for any eventuality," said Chuck Samuels, attorney at Mintz Levin and counsel to the National Association of Health & Educational Facilities Finance Authorities.

The state attorney general's office said it will appeal the ruling prohibiting enforcement of 2022's Energy Discrimination Elimination Act.

A majority of likely California voters favor a $10 billion bond for climate resiliency projects, according to a Public Policy Institute of California poll.

State DOT procurement practices impact project costs, according to the latest study to tackle the persistent question of why U.S. infrastructure costs are higher than those of other countries.

Public pensions are averaging a significantly improved 80.6% funded ratio, but took on riskier investments to obtain higher returns, which would be problematic in a market correction.

Fiduciary responsibilities and politics are keeping the ESG debate alive in public finance.