Public finance

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority sold a $478.18 million competitive deal to Bank of America Merrill Lynch as bond yields moved higher on Thursday.

Education funding, revenue sharing and a capital budget are among the front-and-center issues in Olympia.

The municipal bond market on Thursday will see the last of this week’s deals hit the screens as muni yields remain range-bound.

Chicago plans to jump into the market with next securitization when its "tone" improves.

A group of economists including Joseph Stiglitz would cut the face value of Puerto Rico bonds by 80% or more.

The Sales Tax Securitization Corp.’s bond deal was delayed until at least next week, Chicago officials said, citing the market's "weak start" to the year.

The university carries triple-A bond ratings.

Assured Guaranty and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP took advantage of a surge in issuance in the final two months of 2017 to solidify advantages over rival bond insurers and counsel.

The Sales Tax Securitization Corp.’s highly anticipated bond sale has been delayed until at least next week due to market conditions, Chicago officials said.

Build America Mutual is bringing on a strategic advisory committee to help expand use of insurance in the muni market.

Mark Dayton's proposed capital budget would dole out more than $500 million for higher education projects.

Municipal bond buyers are waiting to see details on the high-rated, but high-yielding sales tax securitization coming from Chicago on Wednesday.

Walla Walla Public Schools' Community Task Force has again launched an online survey to gather public opinion of the two school bond options.

Gov. Rick Scott has doubled the chances that voters will decide if a supermajority vote will be required for the Legislature to raise new revenue.

The process of collecting signatures on a petition in favor of building a new Ames High School, and expanding three district elementary schools, appears to be in good shape.

A group of eight taxpayers wants a Lackawanna County judge to immediately enforce a tax-cap order on the Pennsylvania city.

Municipal bond buyers will focus on the high-rated but high-yielding sales tax securitization deal coming from Chicago on Wednesday.

House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello said he would hold hearings on the $83 million package.

New York's governor unveiled a $168 billion spending proposal for the 2019 fiscal year during his annual budget address.

The ruling increases the body of law supporting strict legal protections for public pension benefits, the rating agency said.