Politics

New Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who played a key role in negotiations of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, noted at the time the "fierce support in both chambers" for tax-exempt private activity bonds.

The county is reviewing responses to a request for proposals to help fund construction of a replacement jail through a bond-financed lease-purchase arrangement.

In a speech, Federal Reserve Gov. Adriana Kugler said sound monetary policy comes when electoral politics are kept out of central banking.

KBRA has placed Chicago's general obligation bond rating on watch for downgrade as the City Council prepares to vote tomorrow on a proposed property tax increase.

Trump's proposed corporate tax cut, if enacted, would further concentrate the buyer base and increase the chance of volatility, said Wells Fargo head of municipal strategy Vikram Rai.

Omaha voters approved six general obligation bond measures totaling $333.4 million last week, none of which required a tax increase.

The doctrine of separation of powers bars the court from telling him how to invest the county's money, he claims.

Numerous vital issues are on the docket for the new Trump administration.

The incoming administration's opposition to congestion pricing has put renewed pressure on New York's governor. 

Budget battles in the new administration will lean toward further cuts to the IRS budget.