Public finance

Municipal bond supply takes a big leap forward during next week’s holiday-shortened trading since markets are closed on Monday for Veterans Day.

J.B. Pritzker coasted to victory without offering much detail about how he plans to solve the state's fiscal problems.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo credited Lhota for stabilizing the subway system.

In the week ended Nov. 8, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index rose to 4.33% from 4.26% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

Approval of two measures is an instrumental step toward fiscal stability but the district still has work to do, according to S&P Global Ratings.

The incoming chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is optimistic of striking a deal with President Trump on major infrastructure legislation, noting that House Democrats will need White House support to get the Republican-controlled Senate on board.

Stradling, Yocca & Rauth's public finance practice has grown along with California.

Municipal bonds remained stronger, basking in the afterglow of U.S. election results.

The split in our government may enhance chances of infrastructure legislation, dash hopes for Tax Cut 2.0, and leave the muni tax exemption at risk.

Municipals are described as "idiosyncratic" as the municipal yield curve isn’t automatically tracking the Treasury curve. Coupons matter, outflows are manageable, liquidity is strong and munis are attractive to global buyers. Lord Abbett’s Dan Solender, portfolio manager, and Eric Friedland, head of municipal research, discuss all the factors. John Hallacy is host.

The bill would require that new owners respect existing labor contracts and pensions.

West Haven credit quality hinges on plan execution, S&P says

Munis were buoyed by election results indicating that infrastructure may be on the Congressional agenda.

Munis will see some deals price into a slightly stronger market on the heels of Tuesday's midterm elections.

The five new board members plan to scrutinize future financing plans of the two Poinciana community development districts.

It's the first court authorization for a workout of a commonwealth debtor since the island began defaulting on its obligations in 2015.

California voters were rejecting an $8.877 billion water infrastructure and watershed conservation bond, but a majority of the $76 billion sought should pass.

Democrats could attempt to revive Build America Bonds as part of a bipartisan infrastructure bill following their House victory.

Muni activity is being tempered by this week’s election focus, market sources said.

Chicago Heights joins the list of local governments hit with a Moody's downgrade becaue of pension funding strains.