Public finance

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Convention Complex received a blended interest rate of 3.91% on the series of bonds it sold on Tuesday to fund the construction of the downtown stadium and renovation of Legacy Arena.

MSRB is seeking comments on a revised set of potential draft amendments to its rules on primary offering practices and related disclosures that it says would benefit the market for relatively limited costs to participants.

In the week ended July 19, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index rose to 3.97% from 3.96% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

A motion for summary judgment by Indian River and Martin counties contends that the privately owned project isn’t eligible to use the private activity bonds.

New issues were well spoken for on Thursday as hungry investors with available cash participated in the largest deals of the week.

An amended master trust indenture will reflect the combined finances of the largest health systems in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Henry County Superior Court Judge Arch McGarity ruled that bills signed by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal in May did not violate the state constitution.

The district that runs the venue is planning a $974 million bond sale in the coming weeks.

Moody's upgraded the bonds issued to build the Mets' Citi Field while boosting its outlook for Yankee Stadium bonds.

Municipal bond market participants are seeing the last of the week’s healthy new issue slate hit screens.

The $41.9 billion spending plan for the only state without a signed budget is on Gov. Charlie Baker's desk.

Emily Metzler, Senior Vice President, MuniCap explains and explores the nuances of how development bonds are being brought to market in an environment where federal funding is scarce. John Hallacy is host.

Buyers vied for volume as a bevy of bonds priced in the primary on Wednesday.

The previous named director and four board members resigned last week.

The tax proposal will appear on the county's November ballot.

The Harvey City Council will consider an agreement that allows it to keep some state funds being claimed by its pension funds.

More municipal supply is set to hit the screens on Wednesday as buyers get ready to vie for volume in a tight market.

Members of Congress and market observers were divided over the ramifications of Friday's court opinion that the U.S. is liable for debt cuts mandated by the Oversight Board.

James Spiotto warns that communities with pension problems face potential population loss if they raise taxes too high and are not able to maintain public service levels.

Municipal bond buyers on Tuesday snapped up deals from New Jersey, New York City and Texas issuers.