Public finance

A new law lifts the revenue bond cap for the Grand River Dam Authority to $3.6 billion from $1.41 billion

UMB hired 13 people from Wilmington Trust, and opened an Orange County office, to expand in municipal and corporate trustee, escrow and paying-agent services.

With higher yields and ratios, many participants say investors should be taking advantage of current levels.

Chicago goes to market next week with $517.95 million of taxable and tax-exempt general obligation bonds following a downward outlook revision from Fitch.

The cut to the American Dream mall's assessed value is a warning sign to bondholders whose debt payments are tied to how much the property is worth.

This is the first time the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority is bringing a PAC tranche in several years.

When Chicago barred media from its investor conference, it told journalists the policy aligned with peer municipalities' practices. The facts are less clear.

Supply has weighed on munis to some extent over the past few weeks, as week after week issuance tops $10 billion, said Jeremy Holtz, a portfolio manager at Income Research + Management.

Controller Chris Hollins raised several concerns about the mayor's $7 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, including its use of reserves.

Denise Canada, appointed by Brad Briner to head state and local government finance, has experience working for the state's local and state governments.

Photos from The Bond Buyer's Southeast Public Finance conference.

Two Midwest schools in the municipal bond market this month illustrate the range of funding challenges facing higher education under the Trump administration.

Muni yields were bumped up to eight basis points, depending on the curve, on Tuesday, but for most of last week, U.S. rates sold off on the heels of passed legislation, said Barclays strategists Mikhail Foux and Grace Cen.

This episode takes us inside The Bond Buyer's recent Southeast Public Finance Conference, where airport finance leaders from Orlando and Tampa discussed shifting passenger trends, modular capital planning, federal grant concerns, and why long-term growth still looks strong.

The judge ruled the administration cannot freeze New York's federal funds in its bid to halt the controversial tolling program.

The rating agency cited concerns about limited unrestricted reserves for lowering its rating outlook for more than $1 billion of debt.

Mayor Mike Johnston, who announced furloughs and a hiring freeze, said an economic downturn spurred by President Donald Trump is major challenge for the city.

Maryland is preparing for upcoming bond sales as the state treasurer responds to a Moody's downgrade by suggesting the state part ways with the rating agency.

Issuers routinely refund 5% bonds in year 10, and the resulting savings can be significant. It is notable that although refunding is typically associated with declining interest rates, 5% bonds are refunded even if rates rise.

Facing big demand for housing, the state's efforts to spur development have spurred litigation by cities challenging recent laws and a compliance crackdown.