Public finance

Indications of a more hawkish sentiment at the Fed may continue to pressure tax-exempt yields higher, particularly on the short end of the curve.

Officials say the project will spur economic development in the city core.

The letter initiated by Rep. Leonard Lance of New Jersey threatens congressional oversight measures if passenger rail line funds are not released.

While the impacts to the Carolinas are still being determined, one expert says the lessons learned from catastrophic events like Florence can be mitigated.

With the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, activity was at a minimum in the municipal bond market on Wednesday.

North Miami's former assistant budget director is accusing other city officials of concealing a multimillion-dollar deficit in city finances by siphoning money from city reserves and utilities, and misrepresenting other revenue streams and debts in the recently passed budget.

ProMedica is seeking up to $870 million in revenue bonds for construction and facilities projects.

The final piece of the deal to bring the Pawtucket Red Sox to Worcester is in place.

Leaders in the world of finance joined with governments and health organizations on Wednesday to launch The Tobacco-Free Finance Pledge.

County Executive Steve Bellone unveiled a budget proposal that he says would eliminate its structural deficit with recurring revenue streams.

One proposal is to use the Chicago water system to fund the Windy City’s public employee pension plans.

Wisconsin sold the biggest deal of the week as investors remained wary ahead of the FOMC meeting.

Candidates in the mayoral and governor's races acknowledge daunting pension burdens without offering concrete solutions.

The biggest deal of the week came to market on Tuesday as Wiscon sold general obligation bonds.

Andy Byford, president of the MTA's New York City Transit unit, said timing relative to budget cycles is essential.

The city wants to leverage what it considers a special electoral relationship with voters through a newly-established investment program.

The competitive GO deal will feature five- or eight-year calls.

Carlos Braceras, elected as the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ new president on Monday, said one of his goals will be to persuade Congress to include more funding and policy reforms in surface transportation reauthorization legislation.

The intermediate and long end has moved cheaper, creating an opportunity to add some yield to muni portfolios, says Triangle Park's J.R. Rieger.

The coalition is sponsoring a campaign fundraiser for Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts, the ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee.