Public finance

General obligation bonds for levy collection were issued at the city commission meeting Monday evening.

An effort to force Gov. Paul LePage to issue a $15 million senior housing bond approved widely by voters in 2015 advanced in the Maine Legislature on Tuesday, but Republicans have enough support to block the bid for the second straight year.

The city will soon have twice the sales tax revenue to make stormwater sewer upgrades, but officials are looking at issuing bonds to further expedite the projects.

Illinois still has time to solve its budget ills, according to Fitch Ratings.

Altru Health System wants to issue $115 million in bonds, some of which will go toward replacing the Main Clinic closed months ago because of a structural failure.

Fox Chapel Area School Board last week approved a $37.9 million bond in anticipation of building a new Kerr Elementary School and to fund upgrades to three of the district's other school campuses.

The District 80 Board of Education Monday approved issuing $5.5 million in bonds to fund a new gym and safety upgrades at district buildings.

The city will soon have twice the sales tax revenue to make stormwater sewer upgrades, but officials are looking at issuing bonds to further expedite the projects.

A federal district judge extended a delay on Maryland’s Purple Line P3 rail project for more studies.

Municipal bonds finished stronger on Tuesday as the Hudson Yards deal hit the market along with a host of other large sales.

Trump's budget guts grant programs, contains nothing new on tax reform, and may actually cut net funds for infrastructure, drawing complaints from Democrats, governmental groups and infrastructure advocates.

New York State’s pension fund earned 11.42% on investments for the 2017 fiscal year, a report said.

Municipal bonds were trading stronger at midday as the Hudson Yards deal hit the municipal bond market on Tuesday along with a host of other sales.

The pension fund for Boston-area transit workers needs roughly $1 billion over 18 years, an official said.

Dentons partner Jonathan Ballan takes us through three creative bond transactions: LaGuardia Airport, Scranton parking and Glen Cove, N.Y., economic development. He also discusses infrastructure financing and his years of service on the New York MTA board. Hosted by Paul Burton.

Vero Beach, Fla., signed a letter of intent to sell its utility to Florida Power & Light.

Two financial advisors have submitted a plan that could give the federal government $1 trillion for infrastructure development.

The Hudson Yards deal is set to hit the municipal bond market on Tuesday as the week’s primary market heats up.

Transportation Secretary Chao has agreed to approve funding agreement for Caltrain.

Pricing wires for negotiated bond offerings