Public finance

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.

They are pushing the U.S. Senate for up to $36 billion, citing the devastating effects from COVID-19.

COVID-19 has put large burdens on state and local coffers and new business for the municipal bond insurers, generally, has increased.

Long-term munis strengthened as investors bank on recoveries and navigate an uncertain credit landscape.

Setting capital investment priorities and other efficiencies can help the public transit system through its coronavirus-related fiscal crisis, a budget watchdog says.

Hamden received its second hit from the rating agencies in four days when Fitch lowered the town's general obligation bonds to BBB.

Municipals finished little changed ahead of this week's almost $14 billion of new issues.

Moody's Investors Service and S&P moved their outlook the Detroit-based university's ratings to negative as the Michigan state school prepares to sell bonds.

From 2009 to the first half of 2019, the number of competitive bids increased, helping issuers get the best selling price, the MSRB says.