Public finance

A pension task force convened by the governor proposed issuing long-term or perpetual notes to state-controlled entities that need risk capital.

Decisions by Georgia and South Carolina regulators and lawmakers will affect the public owners of two nuclear projects.

The municipal market saw some new supply hit the screens on Wednesday despite the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington.

President Trump’s call for $1 trillion in federal public infrastructure investment appears to have foundered, even as the national debt has accelerated, posing increased threats to the cost of state and local financing of public infrastructure.

The Clarkston School District won't ask voters to reconsider its recently failed construction bond in February.

Pullman City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to rerun two bonds from the Nov. 7 ballot in a special election in February.

The municipal market will see some supply head its way on Wednesday despite the Federal Open Market Committee meeting underway in Washington.

Municipal bond yields continued to rise as issuers in California, Ohio, Virginia, Florida and the District of Columbia poured deals into the market.

The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority named 11 experts in grid reliability and restoration to a senior-level advisory council, part of a long-term effort to improve service, lower costs, and reduce prices.

The rush to beat tax legislation at the Illinois Finance Authority makes for its busiest December ever.

Atlantic City's declining gambling market that contributed to a near default on city finances last year is poised for a slight comeback with the shuttered Revel Casino Hotel slated to reopen next year under new ownership.

Variables range from the effect of the federal tax bill on advance bond refundings to external support for a subway improvement plan.

Municipal bond yields continue to surge along with the supply that hit the market on Tuesday.

Bill Glasgall of the Volcker Alliance in New York breaks down his organization’s report card on how the states manage budgeting, legacy costs and transparency. Hosted by Paul Burton and Chip Barnett.

Weak asset performance and inadequate contributions by some local governments have contributed to a 6% increase in liability burdens, Fitch Ratings said.

The municipal bond market will continue to see supply flood in, with several large deals set for Tuesday including the University of California and the New Jersey Turnpike's bond offerings.

Mismanagement at the Philadelphia Parking Authority cost the city’s school district nearly $78 million over the past five years, according to the state auditor.

The deal includes $524 million to refund outstanding debt.

Top-rated municipal bonds weakened as much as 8 basis points on Monday as the first of the week’s big offerings hit the screens, led by Connecticut’s competitive sales and the University of California’s negotiated deal.

Transportation officials want tax reform to include funding for the Highway Trust Fund and infrastructure as part of the larger package.