Public finance

State Treasuer Brad Briner said he hopes a longer maximum maturity will lead more borrowers to use the state conduit instead of the Public Finance Authority.

The market rally "took a bit of a breather last week, with yields rising across the curve," said Daryl Clements, a portfolio manager at AllianceBernstein.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed legislation approving the issuance of up to $135 million in revenue bonds to replace a cruise ship terminal.

Glenn Hegar, the state comptroller since 2015, was chosen as the next chancellor for the Texas A&M University System by its board of regents.

Gov. Phil Murphy highlighted pensions and fiscal responsibility in his budget address. 

"March is not an overly positive month for munis, but a lot will depend on U.S. Treasuries," said Barclays strategist Mikhail Foux.

A new report identifies reforms to speed up the regulatory process and reduce costs for infrastructure projects in California.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is signaling a change in infrastructure emphasis by pressing the District of Columbia to address safety issues on the city's streets while also pushing Amtrak and WMATA to boost security and curtail fare evasion.

The case related to an attorney the firm used as a consultant in negotiations related to Puerto Rico's debt restructuring.

Trustees of New Jersey City University voted to approve the pursuit of a merger with Kean University, a larger fellow state university 12 miles away.