Public finance

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

At the start of 2020, banks once again have a new reason to consider their muni portfolios due to potential regulatory changes.

The city, only recently released from state oversight, is facing more fiscal challenges.

Debate over taxables, climate, ESG, possible infrastructure bill hang over 2020.

While issuance is seen rising, not all analysts think it's a smart move to do taxable refundings.

Fiscal Plan for Puerto Rico that the Oversight Board created lays out the steps necessary for public spending to be prioritized and sustainable.

Puerto Rico's legislature may not want to approve what would effectively be an electricity rate increase, said analysts at a recent conference.

The muni market strengthened, following treasuries, as yields continued to drop.

After two recounts produced different results, the Midland Independent School District's $569 million measure bond fell 26 votes short.

The Financial Accounting Foundation stirred controversy among public finance groups earlier this month when it indicated the next GASB chairman will not have government service as part of his background.

With demand at an all-time high and record inflows that is continuing to come into the market, one would think there would be more issuance.

The New York City Housing Development Corp. plans to issue $375 million of housing impact bonds, a new category of sustainable development bonds.

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio plans to introduce an outline for proposed national infrastructure legislation as early as Tuesday.

Andy Byford’s departure as MTA New York City Transit president rekindled questions about governance at one of the world’s largest mass transit agencies.

A mixture of taxable and tax-exempt deals priced into a market flush with cash. Muni yields continued to descend, as they moved three basis points lower today.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills used her first State of the State address Tuesday to push a borrowing plan for land conservation rejected by the legislature last year.

Andy Byford's resignation ends a two-year run marked by innovation and controversy.

Issues surrounding revenue bonds may delay resolution on the central government debt.

Large taxable deals fare well while gilt-edged Delaware yields track in line with AAA benchmarks in competitive deal.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said he "would like to see at least a couple of hundred billion dollars of new federal bonds."