Public finance

The state treasurer released a multifaceted green bond proposal at Milken's California Policy Summit.

Bond investors had mixed reactions to the city's announcement that it is exploring a pension bond deal.

Led by issuers in New York, Minnesota and Michigan, municipal bond buyers saw more supply head their way on Tuesday.

There doesn't seem to be much of an appetite for another set of increases to residential utility bills in Owensboro.

Evercore's Howard Cure and the Citizens Budget Commission's Maria Doulis scrutinize the city's FY19 spending plan. Paul Burton hosts.

The early birds caught New York City general obligation bonds, as RBC priced an $810 million offering to retail buyers to start a busy primary week.

Underwriters and issuers agree that G-17 disclosures have become boilerplate and excessive, but diverge on whether a complete opt-out should be allowed.

The five bankers will work in the firm's Chicago, Washington, D.C., and New York offices.

The market is prepping for $7.5 billion of new paper that is set to hit the market, as more than $50 billion in August redemptions free up cash to buy bonds.

This sultry summer week will get even hotter as about $7.5 billion of municipal bonds are on tap to be offered up to buyers. Deals will be coming for a variety of issuers across the country, ranging from high-quality to high-yield.

More than $60 million in new debt Owensboro Municipal Utilities could issue this month to pay for the expansion of its William Cavin Water Treatment Plant would have no effect on the city's credit.

Wells Fargo Securities announced the additions of Randy Campbell and Jim Perry to its public finance team, both jumping over from Morgan Stanley.

The county wanted to borrow to cover a $46 million judgment that was paid from its 2018 operating budget to two men exonerated from a 1980s murder conviction.

The market was quiet on Friday ahead of a $7.5 billion new issue calendar as more than $50 billion in August redemptions frees up cash to buy bonds.

California's highest court said city officials failed to negotiate with labor unions before bringing its pension overhaul to a vote.

Municipal bond buyers will get to see a larger than average new issue slate.

The State Bond Commission approved a $10 million study on reviving tolls against a backdrop of revenue strain and regional dynamics.

Securitization or pension obligation bonds are options for the city.

In the week ended August 2, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index rose to 4.01% from 3.99% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

The board declined to say what the net impact on the central commonwealth government’s finances would be.