Public finance

The top three spots in the rankings did not change year-over-year but there were plenty of place changes in the rest of the top 10

The top municipal issuers easily surpassed their issuance totals from 2018 year, with $400.51 billion in 10,582 transactions in 2019 compared to $320.35 billion in 8,549 deals the year before. California regained control of the throne after coming in third in 2018.

The top muni underwriters accounted for $406.51 billion in 10,582 transactions in 2019 compared to $320.35 billion in 8,549 deals in 2018. There was only one change in the top five year-over-year but spots six through 10 saw three changes. Barclays and Stifel both had big improvements in the rankings, while Raymond James dropped the most.

On Monday there was a magnitude 5.7 earthquake Monday and Tuesday a 6.4 earthquake was followed by a 5.6 earthquake and multiple smaller aftershocks.

Four large competitive deals stole the show on Tuesday, including New Jersey's first general obligation sale in a little more than three years.

Two rating agencies lowered their outlook for University Hospitals to stable from positive.

New York's governor wants the state to lead efforts for increased capacity at Manhattan's busy transit hub.

Chicago is coming to market next week with its $1.3 billion debt refinancing.

Laura Lightbody and Colin Foard of Pew Charitable Trusts discuss how states and cities can fund resilience measures. Paul Burton hosts.

The municipal bond market started off the week adopting a cautious tone, eyeing issuance and world events.

The city has earmarked bond money to cover the unexpected cost of repairing the inflatable Cedar River dam.

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority tops the calendar in the first full week of 2020 with about $2.5 billion of bonds and notes.

New York City could save up to $400 million through design-build project delivery, the mayor said after Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill to authorize it.

Municipal bond buyers have plenty of cash in hand and will have various options as to where to put that money to work.

After what one analyst called the muni market's "most eventful" decade, investors are expected to be greeted by continued heavy volume in 2020.

Analysts expect Tuesday's $325 million competitive pricing will garner strong demand from investors seeking higher yields.

The Lincoln-Way high school district won a Moody's upgrade to Baa2 ahead of a $23 million refinancing deal.

The Census Bureau’s 3,193,694 estimate for July 1 is 2.6% higher than the Oversight Board predicted for the date in its May 2019 fiscal plan.

Municipals look to be well positioned entering 2020 against a strong backdrop of market technicals and stable credit outlook.

The Jacksonville, Florida-owned utility’s managing director and chief financial officer were both fired amid turmoil over a privatization process, which was canceled.