Public finance

NYC OMB Director Melanie Hartzog speaks about budget reserves.

NYC Council Finance Chair Daniel Dromm talks to Paul Burton on the budget process.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio unveils his preliminary fiscal 2021 budget.

Rhode Island's governor is asking lawmakers to forward $269 million worth of initiatives to voters.

The index increased in comparison to figures from a year and month earlier.

On heels of a successful GO deal on Wednesday, the market was hit with more Chicago paper as the city's STSC deal saw ample demand.

The mayor warned about looming state Medicaid cuts in his media briefing on the preliminary spending plan.

Gavin Newsom's budget arrived in the same week BlackRock's CEO advised that climate change is reshaping the financial system.

Wisconsin's latest and historical financials, ratings, offering statements, and contacts are now available at Wisconsinbonds.com

The California Debt Limit Allocation Committee wants more information on the request for $600 million of private activity bond allocation.

Buy side analysts are skeptical about broker-dealer concerns that the order could greatly expand the private placement market.

A calm rate outlook, a focus on taxable municipals, and a stable credit outlook are drivers of the current outlook and market convictions for Gary Pollack of Deutsche Bank. John Hallacy hosts.

Chicago GOs were upsized and repriced on Wednesday to bump yields as indications of interest were taken on the Sales Tax Securitization sale.

While the aid is for repairs following 2017's Hurricane Maria, some are particularly welcoming it now after earthquakes have shaken the southwest for two weeks.

Airports Council International – North America estimates airports need $100 billion in infrastructure through 2023.

Eric Holcomb pushed a similar early payment last year when he announced the use of $150 million of reserves to pay off a pension liability.

Both the senior and the new second lien of Chicago's Sales Tax Securities Corp. are now rated AA-minus.

Indian River County won’t pursue the federal litigation further, but it will proceed with a lawsuit in state court over the use of its railroad crossings.

The muni market saw a handful of deals price while the market strengthened ahead of the bellwether deals that come Wednesday and Thursday.

A healthy response to Chicago's first tender invitation is expected to bolster the savings on $1.47 billion of refinancing debt the city sells this week.