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Despite the U.S. Attorney Generals reversal of plans to end use of private, for-profit prisons, the bonds used to finance the facilities still bear the risk of abrupt policy changes, according to S&P Global Ratings.
February 27
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Some analysts see an opportunity in hospital bonds, as the spreads in that sector have continued to widen even as the push to repeal the Affordable Care Act loses steam.
February 27
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Finding the federal funding needed for major infrastructure renewal requires teamwork, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said.
February 27
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Troubles at the Oroville Dam in Northern California highlight the need for infrastructure maintenance and investment.
February 27
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President Trump is expected to focus on infrastructure in his address to Congress Tuesday amid concern that his $1 trillion 10-year plan may be sidetracked as lawmakers focus on contentious issues like repealing the affordable care act.
February 24
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The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, fell two basis points to 4.26% in the latest week from 4.28% in the previous week.
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Caltrain is relying on an on-line petition to reverse a hold on $647 million federal rail grant.
February 23
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Texas lawmakers have filed almost two dozen bills in an effort to derail a privately funded high-speed rail line.
February 22
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As we await details of the new administrations infrastructure plans, we must continue to demonstrate the strengths of the tax-exempt municipal market that we have today.
February 22
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Reason Foundation says $12 billion privately financed Texas bullet train proposal would require public funding.
February 21
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A change in the credit cycle may be in store for the municipal bond market as the combination of wider-than-average credit spreads and a rising-interest-rate climate threaten to restrain demand for high yield paper.
February 21
