Public finance

The Senate Committee on Appropriations released its version of the Transportation Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Act which contains more money for the public transit than the House version.

The agency cited the permanent raise to the rum tax cover for the improved outlook.

School districts are facing many challenges, including less federal funding, increased competition, declining enrollment and inflating costs.

The city council signed off on an $810 million debt sale, while it considers asking voters for a property tax rate increase this year to address budget gaps.

An investor presentation highlights industry conferences and consulting services that "have made the CIA the 'think tank' of the food service industry."

The asset class got a "much-needed boost" from inflows into muni mutual funds last week, said Birch Creek strategists.

The port, which operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, received a Moody's Ratings upgrade ahead of a $761 million revenue bond deal slated for next week.

Although the Federal Reserve is not expected to cut rates at this meeting, the market is closely watching for signs of a September easing and how the divide among officials plays out.

The funds have net assets of around $187 million.

Issuance for the week of July 28 is estimated at $11.035 billion, with $9.018 billion of negotiated deals and $2.017 billion of competitive deals on tap, according to LSEG.