Moody's downgrading of Maryland's credit rating is resulting in finger pointing among state lawmakers, questions about spending levels, and concerns about the state's spotless record.

The Federal Reserve chair said there is "room for improvement" in how the central bank conveys economic uncertainties to markets and the public.

Private investment is key to the train's future, said the CEO.

State officials called the one-notch rating cut to Aa1 with a stable outlook "a Trump downgrade" due to the state's heightened exposure to presidential policies.

The full legislative package could land on the House floor as soon as next week.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said in a speech Wednesday that elevated tariffs will likely lead to inflation, but time will tell how impactful that spike in prices might be.

The Montana Facility Finance Authority can directly issue debt for a broader array of organizations following a legislative change.

Flight delays and safety concerns at Newark Airport has pushed FAA funding levels back into the headlines as the idea of issuing user fee supported bonds to provide a non-political revenue stream comes back to life.

The tax bill is far from a done deal, market participants said.

Student loan issuers are watching federal policy, from the Department of Education to the tax-exemption, to decide on the timing and size of their annual deals.

The hotly anticipated bill from Ways and Means is the first detailed draft and could change as it moves through the legislative process.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom released an enforcement model in conjunction with $3.3 billion in grant funding from a bond measure.

Federal Reserve Gov. Adriana Kugler said in a speech in Dublin that trade barriers could soon affect prices and slow down growth while increasing uncertainty in 2025.

The Ways and Means Committee is expected to release the full text, including revenue raisers, ahead of a Tuesday hearing.

"I'm worried about rates," muni market strategist Vikram Rai said during a webinar Thursday.

Public power energy providers are moving forward with using elective pay to boost investment in nuclear energy while electrifying small town and rural areas.

The state's legislative analyst's office expects revenues for the fiscal 2025-26 budget year to be $7.8 billion lower than estimated in January.

The municipal bond market may soon get its first glimpse of hotly anticipated tax legislation.

Muni advocates are watching the SALT cap negotiations closely, as the outcome may be influence if other revenue raisers, like axing the muni tax exemption, come into play.

"The threat of having both inflation and unemployment rising simultaneously continues to create a big headache for the Fed's interest policy," said Wells Fargo Investment Institute global fixed income strategist Luis Alvarado.