Public finance

With Democratic majority, Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts, a supporter of tax-exempt bond financing, would chair the Ways and Means committee.

The Georgia Supreme Court won't delay a referendum to de-annex half of Stockbridge, though the state's de-annexation law is still being challenged in court.

Investors saw more volume hit the market on Wednesday as California sold nearly $900 million of municipal bonds.

Bids were plentiful on the competitive deals but spreads were higher in the wake of two downgrades.

The New York City issuer led Tuesday's new issue supply surge as municipals traded mixed.

Democrat Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Bill Schuette are running for the open seat of Michigan governor.

School districts are asking voters for more than a billion dollars while the major candidates pledge more K-12 funding.

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer said the Metropolitan Transportation Authority should cut commuter-rail fares within the boroughs to the cost of a subway MetroCard.

Deals from issuers in New York, Illinois, Tennessee and Minnesota hit the market on Tuesday.

Climate resiliency is an increasingly material issue for investors in utilities that manage water infrastructure.

The Boston-based firm announced digital enhancements for investor communications, treasury management and disclosure compliance.

Jim Spiotto of Chapman Strategic Advisors explores creative means to revive states and cities and boost pension funding. He also discusses lessons learned from the Lehman Brothers collapse. Paul Burton hosts.

Municipal bonds turned mixed on Monday as two New York issuers offered deals to retail buyers.

The state is ready to go with a $362 million forward refunding of appropriation-backed debt.

New York State made a one-time payment to Niagara Falls to offset disputed casino revenue-sharing losses.

The $112 million GO sale Tuesday includes $97 million of green bonds, supported an opinion from an accredited verifier.

The city-owned airport has $6.2 billion of outstanding bonds and plans to embark on several refundings.

The federal government ran a $119.1 billion surplus in September, the Treasury Department reported Thursday.

The Virginia Public School Authority will sell the first bonds since the state put up new dedicated websites for investors to access information.

Deals from two New York issuers were offered to retail buyers on Monday as a supply-heavy week began.