Public finance

Garden State Initiative founder Regina Egea, a chief of staff under former Gov. Chris Christie, explores pressing fiscal challenges facing New Jersey. Hosted by Andrew Coen.

The board says more than $1.7 billion in revenue is at stake in fiscal years through 2024.

Just under $7 billion of new-issue supply is on tap in the municipal primary market this week.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot tapped aviation finance chief Reshma Soni for comptroller and elevated debt manager Jack Brofman to deputy CFO.

Fitch Ratings on Monday assigned a BBB rating to $264 million of private activity bonds to fund an extension to Virginia’s 95 Express Lanes.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates there are 990,000 electric vehicles on the road this year and that number will grow to 1.5 million next year and 2.17 million in 2021.

Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas pleaded guilty to stealing $13,000 in campaign funds and failing to disclose a $4,000 payment from his campaign committee.

New York’s five-year capital plan may contain long-term risks from the state's increased reliance on borrowing, according to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

The deal refunds bonds issued for projects at its Whiting, Indiana, refinery.

Poor returns piled another $2 billion onto Chicago's pension tab, but it won't add to the already $280 million contribution spike looming next year, according to its new CAFR.

It's reinvestment season and the market is poised to consume about $7 billion, with California State University and San Jose on the menu.

California retained its top spot in total volume, but New York State dominated with deal size, with two deals in the top five and five in the top 10.

The number of states levying special annual registration fees on electric vehicles has risen by seven this year to 27 as governments seek new ways to fund transportation.

The top municipal bond underwriters have outperformed their 2018 first halves in both volume and transactions year over year.

Moody's Investors Service revised the outlook on its A2 rating for Yonkers, New York, to negative from stable.

Three-quarters of New York subway stations are inaccessible to wheelchair users, who must fight for funds to install elevators and other upgrades.

While the best case scenario is a court dismissal, analysts think the state would support bondholders should the case goes against them.

Cal Quinn, CEO of Bancroft Capital, joins Jeffery Barrett, a candidate in Bancroft’s veteran training program, to discuss how the firm helps vets develop a career, not just find a job, in the financial services industry. Chip Barnett hosts.

The municipal bond market was little changed in quiet activity during Wednesday’s shortened trading session.

Municipal managers and analysts say the new quarter will see less volatility and more opportunity for value and upside potential.