Public finance

The Hawaii finance team doesn’t expect the market’s volatility to hamper buyer interest.

Improved financial conditions bolstered by additional state aid drove cash-strapped Jamestown, New York back to investment grade following years of budget deficits.

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority sold over $1 billion of securities Thursday.

Ronnie Lowenstein, director of the Independent Budget Office, weighs the city's fiscal picture against the backdrop of economic and Washington uncertainty. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host.

Laura Taylor Swain indicated she liked the procedures proposed by the Oversight Board and Unsecured Creditors Committee.

The electronic survey at the Bond Buyer's National Outlook Conference also found little expectation that the federal government will make a difference on infrastructure.

Munis spent most of the day in a defensive stance as the Fed met to decide the course of monetary policy.

The initial public offering will raise up to $540 million to expand Florida's passenger train system and acquire the Las Vegas XpressWest project.

The Center for Retirement Research said the situation is worth monitoring closely because optimistic return expectations could yield required contributions that are ultimately inadequate to meet benefit obligations.

Fresh off claiming the top municipal bond volume ranking in 2018, the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is targeting another milestone year that expands its infrastructure reach.

The MTA, amid political debate over funding and control, intends to sell $500 million of transportation revenue bonds and $750 million of BANs.

Westminster's Mayor and Common Council approved an ordinance on Monday, Jan. 28, allowing the city to take out almost $30 million in state loans for its approximately $70 million wastewater treatment facility overhaul.

The Federal Open Market Committee is set to announce its decision on interest rates this afternoon.

Rep. John Cortes wants new requirements for community development districts that purchase property and better disclosure for homeowners.

Panelists at The Bond Buyer's National Outlook Conference said state and local governments are on their own, at least for now, to fund infrastructure.

Raúl Maldonado Gautier will gain direct control of all monetary issues in the commonwealth's government.

The municipal bond market is seeing some much anticipated supply hit the screens.

Gerrard Bushell, CEO and president of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, discusses the conduit municipal bond issuer's number one rank in volume for 2018 and how the agency stays competitive. Andrew Coen hosts.

Municipals finished little changed on Monday in quiet activity.

Teresita Fuentes has been in the position for six months.