Public finance

The dollar value of net pension liabilities rose in 43 states while the dollar value of outstanding tax-supported debt rose in 17 states, the report said.

Illinois' five state pension funds certified preliminary 2020 contributions may change, depending the results of planned buyout offers.

Benton Harbor Area Schools' fiscal emergency has ended.

While the $17.6 billion sale-tax bond restructuring advanced, a group holding more than $3 billion of Commonwealth bonds formed to help negotiate a comprehensive restructuring of that debt.

Almost $7.5 billion of municipal bonds head into the marketplace in this holiday-shortened week.

After years of struggling, Columbus-based Ohio Dominican University is showing signs of turning around enrollment declines.

With new optimism for the future of munis following the midterm elections, an active week is in store.

With voters turning out in record numbers for the midterm Congressional election, local bond proposals in Texas enjoyed strong support.

The California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Dec. 5 on a case to decide what pension rights are vested for government employees in the state.

Municipal bond supply takes a big leap forward during next week’s holiday-shortened trading since markets are closed on Monday for Veterans Day.

J.B. Pritzker coasted to victory without offering much detail about how he plans to solve the state's fiscal problems.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo credited Lhota for stabilizing the subway system.

In the week ended Nov. 8, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index rose to 4.33% from 4.26% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

Approval of two measures is an instrumental step toward fiscal stability but the district still has work to do, according to S&P Global Ratings.

The incoming chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is optimistic of striking a deal with President Trump on major infrastructure legislation, noting that House Democrats will need White House support to get the Republican-controlled Senate on board.

Stradling, Yocca & Rauth's public finance practice has grown along with California.

Municipal bonds remained stronger, basking in the afterglow of U.S. election results.

The split in our government may enhance chances of infrastructure legislation, dash hopes for Tax Cut 2.0, and leave the muni tax exemption at risk.

Municipals are described as "idiosyncratic" as the municipal yield curve isn’t automatically tracking the Treasury curve. Coupons matter, outflows are manageable, liquidity is strong and munis are attractive to global buyers. Lord Abbett’s Dan Solender, portfolio manager, and Eric Friedland, head of municipal research, discuss all the factors. John Hallacy is host.

The bill would require that new owners respect existing labor contracts and pensions.