If the MSRB pursues a pre-trade transparency initiative—though its necessity is debatable given the private sector has already addressed this need—it should leverage existing tools and services used by market participants.

Unemployment remained relatively stable amid declining consumer confidence and an emerging trade war, which have roiled markets.

Lawmakers have until late this month to decide on a mix of cuts and taxes acceptable to the governor to close a $16 billion shortfall over the next two budgets.

As the market absorbs the effects of the tariff rollout industry analysts are predicting a heavy dose of uncertainty in several key sectors of the municipal bond market.

Tolling on the Belle Chasse Bridge is expected to start Tuesday.

Alpine School District, which will be split into three systems, wants to sell up to $238 million of lease revenue bonds to finance school construction.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there are about 3,200 announced projects that are awaiting formal grant funding agreements, 950 of which were announced right before President Donald Trump took office.

The law cuts the individual income tax rate to 3% by calendar year 2030, with triggers that may drive future annual decreases until it ultimately falls to zero.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson told lawmakers approving an unsustainable budget would put bond ratings at risk.

A bill exempting local governments from a law prohibiting contracts with firms that "boycott" fossil fuels met a key milestone as did a pro-gun blacklist bill.