Public finance

Municipal bonds were little changed Tuesday as traders saw big note and bond deals hit the market, led by issuers in California and New York.

Age, record usage and deferred maintenance have caused serious infrastructure problems at city parks, according to Center for an Urban Future.

Gov. Paul LePage's post-pricing intervention to block the closing of $113 million of GO bonds may increase Maine’s future borrowing costs.

Municipal bonds were little changed on Monday as supply concerns prompted Bank of America Merrill Lynch to cut its 2018 forecast to $365 billion of issuance.

Supporters say the plan would help create affordable housing in the fire-ravaged city.

The southernmost airport in Texas will replace its nearly 50-year-old terminal with a larger version equipped for modern security and capacity challenges.

Mayor Eric Papenfuse said he will declare a fiscal crisis for Pennsylvania's capital after state lawmakers would not let the city exit distressed status while keeping its special taxing authority.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch has revised its forecast for yearly municipal bond volume down to $365 billion.

The legislature OK'd a bonding framework for an $83 million baseball stadium in Pawtucket as the team weighs a move to Worcester, Massachusetts.

Senate president threatens lawsuits against anticipated Oversight Board labor policy and budget.

Muni analysts doubt that either major-party candidate for governor has the solutions to Illinois' many fiscal problems.

Municipal buyers expect the city of Los Angeles to hit the market running as it plans to competitively sell almost $1.9 billion of notes and bonds.

Wake County has taken the first step toward putting three bonds on the November ballot that will cost, in total, $1.1 billion.

Municipal buyers will see a $5.3 billion new issue calendar next week, with the biggest deals coming out of Los Angeles.

State lawmakers are in extra innings over a Pawtucket baseball stadium bond package as the team threatens a move.

Referendums on making Madison County a "sanctuary county" for gun owners and an advisory referendum on holding advisory referendums for bond sales are headed to the November ballot.

The legislature faces a June 30 deadline for making labor law changes or the Oversight Board will impose a previously certified plan that includes reductions in employee benefits.

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, fell to 3.99% from 4.00% the week before.

Municipal bonds held onto gains as buyers saw two big deals come to market on Thursday.

Pima County roads could be in for a $430 million tune-up under a five-year bond program that will go before voters this fall.