Federal agencies have at least initially determined that CUSIP is not the best choice for an identifier as they develop rules pursuant to the FDTA.

Lawsuits targeting validation lawsuits for pension obligation bonds in California generally stop issuers from considering issuance, but two cities have fought and, so far, won.

The city's pensions funds for police officers, fire fighters, teachers, civil employees and school personnel, with a combined $274 billion in assets, returned 10% in the year through June, beating their 7% target, according to a news release Thursday from city Comptroller Brad Lander.

The proceeds will be used to finance replacement of the Calcasieu River Bridge.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom fast-tracked the first $3.3 billion of a bond measure approved by voters in March.

Successful roll-outs are countered by regulations and red tape.

The mayor and controller debated the causes for the rating outlook revision to negative from stable ahead of a July city bond sale.

Bond financing is likely for parts of a major revitalization effort on which the city is collaborating with the University of Notre Dame's School of Architecture.

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."