Public finance

Looking solely at internal factors, "the municipal market itself is still doing well, reasonably via the temporary drop in new issue supply amid a more lasting reduction in reinvestment flows," said Matt Fabian, a partner at Municipal Market Analytics.

The bill enjoys the support of local government and public utility groups.

BondLink's client issuers reached over $500 billion in bond sales while working with the municipal bond platform.

The bankruptcy court told bondholders and other creditors they should vote on the proposed reorganization by Oct. 29.

The state has teed up a $21.5 billion, six-year transportation budget as it deals with the fallout from federal workforce cuts, a credit downgrade, and a feud with the Trump administration.

Controller Chris Hollins warned the city lacks sufficient reserves to deal with weather-related disasters in the face of reduced federal financial assistance.

Moody's revised Chicago's outlook to stable from positive and affirmed the city's Baa3 issuer and general obligation unlimited tax ratings.

"Ozi's focus on building lasting relationships and his prudent risk management make him well-suited for this leadership role," said Charles Peck, Wells Fargo's head of municipal products.

The underwriting firm's hires will expand its real estate development finance group and Southeast operations.

"It doesn't take but one comment or one market-moving data point to cause ETFs to shift the market pretty considerably," said Ajay Thomas, head of public finance at FHN Financial.