Public finance

Transit expert and former MTA head "Train Daddy" Andy Byford is in charge of the $7 billion renovation.

A Category 5 hurricane could lead to more than $200 billion in damage, Moody's Analytics said in a report released before the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Analysts Chris Collins and Melissa Nicandri were among the 64 passengers and crew aboard American Airlines flight 5342. The Bond Buyer will honor them at the Rising Stars dinner.

Introducing The Bond Buyer's newest Muni Hall of Famers who will be honored at an awards dinner in Boston on Sept. 30, 2025.

Paul Chatalas, director of capital markets for the state, said the six series of bonds drew "aggressive bids."

While issuance has been on a record pace this year, this week sees a slight slowdown in activity, caused by participants going on vacation, said Jeff Timlin, a partner at Sage Advisory.

Nevada is the latest public entity to be hit by a cyberattack, with officials struggling to restore services.

Missouri auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released an audit report on St. Louis Public Schools, finding the district will run out of funds in fiscal year 2031.

In a 2-1 vote, county commissioners approved an Oct. 8 competitive general obligation bond sale to keep funding a jail project amid escalating costs.

The Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority implemented drastic cuts and warned that more cuts and fare hikes are on the way without state funding.

Big changes made by the House to a high-priority bill targeting cities and counties were rejected by the Senate, sending the measure to a conference committee.

"I have been very fortunate to contribute to a fascinating sector of the financial industry that is full of ambiguous issues and data," said Tom Doe. "I am flattered to be included in the Hall of Fame, it is a wonderful capstone to my career."

While issuance is up year-over-year, weeks like this can be difficult to find the right deals, said Whitney Fitts, director of municipal portfolio management at Appleton Partners.

The memo, which was sent to members of Congress, recommends a second round of reconciliation that would include the repeal of the municipal bond "tax exclusion."

PREPA bondholders who back the Oversight Board's proposed deal say it will lose their support if not confirmed by Oct. 1.

Proceeds of the sale are expected to fund the purchase of the non-gambling businesses at Genting Group's Resorts World Catskills in Sullivan County.

Over nearly 40 years, investment banker Diana Hoadley built a legacy of far-ranging vision and collaboration that left a trail of professional admirers.

The state authority building the passenger rail project says it has a clear path to "achieving commercial success at the earliest stage."

"We expect subdued activity again [this] week heading into the Labor Day holiday," Birch Creek strategists said.

Revenue generated by the bureau's 10 managed lane projects is, on average, exceeding original projections by 63%.