Politics

The lawsuit contends a state law that punishes banks and others for "boycotting" the fossil fuel industry violates free speech provisions in the U.S. Constitution.

Initiatives planned for the Nov. 5 ballot raised concerns in the state's municipal bond market over higher borrowing costs and litigation.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed into law a package of bills that includes caps on spending authority for local cities and counties.

The House bill supported by the coalition would allow municipal bond holders to transfer the securities to the bank in exchange for stock.

Redeveloping the RFK stadium site could spur public finance of a multi-use project.

Up to $2.065 billion of taxable notes could be issued to finance termination of a public-private partnership that built a toll lane project in Harris County.

Nevada law currently bans privately financed toll roads, but there is precedent for exemptions.

Committee Chair Sherrod Brown is facing a tough election.

The rating agency estimated the cost of college and university capital needs at $750 billion to $950 billion over the next decade.

The National Association of Bond Lawyers will give out two separate awards to Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger and longtime muni lawyer David Cholst, for their contributions to the organization and industry over the last four decades.