Public finance

The consulting firm will perform a comprehensive review of the city’s financial position, Mayor Justin Elicker said.

It was a record day in the market in a couple of different ways, as yields descended further to new record lows on both the 10- and 30-year and the market saw the lowest yield ever for a century bond.

The state would issue the state trunkline fund bonds over the next four years to add and expand 122 major new projects.

House Democrats want restoration of Build America Bonds and advance refunding for municipal bonds to be key parts of their infrastructure plan.

While scrutiny of climate risks grows for municipal bond issuers, so do opportunities to broaden investor interest.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is seeking state dollars to assist the cash-strapped Rochester City School District.

Since the Great Recession, many states have almost doubled their reserve levels.

Irvine, Fresno and Stockton were among only 12 of the 75 largest U.S. cities that are on top of their financial obligations, according to a think tank's report.

The city comptroller, assailing what he called a "gentrification industrial complex," proposed measures including eliminating a state tax subsidy program.

Daryl Clements, portfolio manager at AllianceBernstein, breaks down what trends from 2019 will carry into 2020 and those that might emerge in the new year. Hosted by Aaron Weitzman.

Results from recent bond elections

The market awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker's fiscal 2021 budget proposal next month before turning to November's progressive income tax vote.

An Oversight Board lawyer said that an announcement might be made in the next 30 days.

Despite tax-exempts being expensive, strong technicals are likely to extend into February.

State cuts to Medicaid reimbursement could cost New York City up to $1.1 billion.

Wells Fargo will be joint senior manager on a $1.4 billion deal, its first negotiated California deal since State Treasurer Fiona Ma lifted a ban.

The $760 billion, 5-year plan also calls for expanding qualified private activity bonds, reinstating tax credit bonds, and more bond-friendly provisions.

The head of New York State's lead economic development agency credits the municipal bond market for carving a path to tackle important capital projects.

Gov. Ralph Northam and the Virginia Legislature's new Democratic majority want higher gas taxes and new bond financing plans to support road and rail projects.

Governance structure and new emphasis points are in play as Massachusetts lawmakers weigh extending the MBTA oversight panel.