Public finance

Bondholders have long complained about the local government's lack of timely and accurate financial information.

Isabella led trading operations at Shearson American Express and Banc One Capital Markets.

The school district established a leadership team as it exercizes local control for the first time in more than 16 years.

BlackRock says relative valuations and historical seasonal trends suggest favorable conditions for municipals.

Fitch Ratings says the application of its new rating criteria is not expected to result in widespread downgrades.

The firm is expanding its bond counsel practice in Virginia and the Southeast.

Chicago Public Schools has GO, revenue, and refunding bond deals in the works.

Lakeport officials plan to equip city facilities with solar panels.

Daniel Zarrilli, New York City’s Chief Resilience Officer, talks about how America's largest city is preparing to battle the effects of climate change and the global role it has taken on. He discusses the city’s efforts to divest its pension funds from fossil fuels to protect its economy and the lawsuit against energy companies. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host.

Municipal bond buyers were seeing the first of the week’s deals come to market as two big competitive issues sold.

The combined $10 million payment by Aetna, The Hartford and Travelers is a positive for Connecticut's struggling capital, according to Moody's Investors Service.

The summer lull, trade policy, the Fed, and the lack of a federal infrastructure plan all weigh against a recovery in muni volume this year.

While munis turned in a mostly solid performance on Monday, a Charles Schwab & Co. report said they are less likely to outperform Treasurys in the second half.

The Vermont Municipal Bond Bank is expanding its individual investor outreach ahead of its newest transaction.

Munis were firm at mid-session as traders get set to see some much-anticipated supply hit the screens this week.

Gov. Paul LePage and state lawmakers are at odds about how to fund a voter-approved Medicaid expansion that was supposed to take effect on July 2.

Municipal bond activity returns to a near-normal level as a slew of deals heads into the market, led by New York and California issuers.

American Municipal Power is planning a $97 million tax-exempt project revenue bond sale.

Ipreo estimates weekly bond volume at $6.6 billion, consisting of $5.5 billion of negotiated deals and $1.2 billion of competitive sales.

After years of underfunding and inattention, New York MTA is undertaking accessibility Initiatives that include the hiring of a dedicated executive, Alex Elegudin.