Public finance

Supporters of a proposed Major League Baseball expansion team in Sacramento announced funding plans during a Thursday press briefing.

Research from The Bond Buyer finds that political will is the strongest impediment or asset to the growth of P3 activity across the U.S.

Markets grew stronger upon news of the extended ceasfire in Iran, but the reaction was less pronounced than Tuesday's rally.

The counties with the greatest exposure lie along the coasts of Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina and Texas.

The bill promote private capital and public-private partnerships as part of the financing process.

June redemptions are $44.4 billion. July and August will see $37.7 billion and $38.4 billion returned, respectively, said Pat Luby, head of municipal strategy at CreditSights.

Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton explains why energy prepays have become a popular SMA allocation for yield and diversification, while warning that financial institution counterparty concerns and "guilt-by-association" bank headlines can still trigger episodic spread widening.

Photos from The Bond Buyer's Southeast Public Finance conference.

The Kentucky State Property and Building Commission will be the issuer for the $885.5 million of bonds.

The muni market's gains are likely a continuation of Tuesday, Charles Schwab's Cooper Howard said, but markets could turn sour after personal consumption expenditures data is released Thursday.

Issuers are watching Washington D.C. gearing up for a water bill reauthorization, along with decisions on state revolving funds, appropriation levels and the future of WIFIA.

Municipal finance professionals surveyed by The Bond Buyer said unrealistic revenue projections were the top driver of problems for public-private partnership deals.

Munis and USTs both received a boost from news of a possible peace deal with Iran.

TIFIA and RRIF programs were slightly expanded and airport authorities will now be able to apply for CRISI grants.

The rating agency cited solid financial performance and a stabilizing leverage profile.

Affirmation of Otero County's ratings comes as a state law threatens bonds it sold for a detention facility used by federal immigration enforcement.

Moody's Ratings upgraded Detroit's issuer and general obligation unlimited tax bond ratings to A3 after S&P bumped Detroit to BBB-plus from BBB.

New data from The Bond Buyer finds more than half of respondents agreed that private sector partners stand to benefit the most from the increased use of P3s.

The Municipal Forum of New York presented three awards to industry leaders and veterans at its annual awards and leadership fellows fundraising dinner. 

The Municipal Forum of New York recognized three muni veterans for their service.