Public finance

King Co., Wash., Port of Houston and San Antonio deals went up for grabs Tuesday.

Howard Cure of Evercore Wealth Management and Maria Doulis of the Citizens Budget Commission examine variables related to the city's FY21 spending plan amid the coronavirus pandemic, a deep recession and civil unrest. Paul Burton hosts.

Casino tax legislation is “credit positive” for the city, Moody's said; Fitch downgraded ratings for Chicago water, sewer and school district revenue bonds.

Fewer fliers due to the coronavirus pandemic sparked a second downgrade to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey-issued bonds sold for Kennedy Airport.

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics' household and employer surveys tell different tales about the depth of Puerto Rico's downturn.

Municipals stronger ahead of this week's summer supply slate as Congress debates a potential fiscal stimulus package.

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran's plan to offset a coronavirus-related deficit faces stiff opposition from the Republican-controlled legislature.

Ports went into the pandemic with strong revenue models, though they say they need help to ensure they make good on their debts.

The $3.7 billion measure would do more than just fix and replace schools. It could remedy an historic injustice, officials say.

The week ahead will see a variety of muni bond issues — from down South to up North, from green bonds to social bonds. Taxables are well represented.

Revised plan addresses concerns the council had when it rejected the initial version in November.

S&P conducted its review of Assured Guaranty and views the firm's approach to writing business in current market conditions as well thought out and measured.

For the 10th week in a row, investors put cash into tax-exempt mutual funds with Refinitiv Lipper reporting a $857 million inflow.

A $9.9 billion emergency bonding bill approved by the Democratic-controlled state legislature Thursday will likely face a legal battle.

The Longmont City Council is expected to formally decide in August whether to seek voters' November election approval of a ballot question that would authorize the city to sell up to $80 million in water revenue bonds.

Rick Kolman and Al Kirton of Academy Securities talk about the state of the public power sector today – the challenges and opportunities that exist for investors.

New York issuers jump in for retail and Texas Transportation also makes an appearance as attractive low yields lure more issuers in. However, some participants say caution is warranted as the coronavirus spread widens in the South and West.

DFW reported present value savings of more than 27% from this week's current refunding of $489.5 million of tax-exempt bonds.

Voters approve two borrowing measures totaling $120 million.

A new law allows state agency Space Florida to sell revenue bonds for private aerospace firms without requiring approvals from the state governor or cabinet.