Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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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.
August 2 -
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.
August 2 -
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.
August 1 -
The proceeds will be used to finance replacement of the Calcasieu River Bridge.
August 1 -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom fast-tracked the first $3.3 billion of a bond measure approved by voters in March.
July 31 -
Successful roll-outs are countered by regulations and red tape.
July 31 -
The mayor and controller debated the causes for the rating outlook revision to negative from stable ahead of a July city bond sale.
July 31 -
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.
July 30 -
Issuers and development advocates urged lawmakers to include advance refunding, the expansion of opportunity zones, and other muni prorities in any upcoming tax package.
July 30 -
Bettina Bronisz' colleagues say she'll leave a legacy of joy and laughter in the Connecticut Treasurer's office.
July 30 -
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.
July 30 -
With joint proposed rulemaking details unavailable and bond issuance growing, these are top issues experts need to know.
July 30 -
Though further adjustments may be needed, Fitch Ratings analysts said the budget supports the state at its current AA rating level.
July 29 -
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.
July 26 -
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.
July 26 -
Mayors rank economic development, infrastructure, and housing as top three priorities.
July 26 -
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.
July 26 -
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.
July 25 -
The largest is an up to $2 billion issue to replace the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge.
July 24 -
Vance has called for eliminating the SALT deduction, calling it "massively redistributive toward the lower- and middle-income brackets."
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