Sen. John Kennedy introduced the bill in April, and is attempting to move it forward. It would overhaul MSRB board membership rules, particularly for members representing the public.

The monitorship plan will extend until Sept. 13 for seven assisted living facilities he is trying to liquidate.

S&P's outlook bump of Hartford's junk rating to positive from stable represents a validation of financial recovery efforts, Mayor Luke Bronin said.

The Chicago-based firm adds to the dealer group's voice as it pushes for muni policy measures that have been stalled for years.

Allison Herren Lee is short on direct municipal market experience, but has a well-rounded background as a securities lawyer.

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.

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

Both BDA and SIFMA have now both asked the SEC not to grant regulatory relief to PFM, one of the largest municipal advisors in the business.

The SEC approved the changes to Rule G-11 on primary offerings and Rule G-32 on disclosures in connection with primary offerings late last week after a two-year review process by the MSRB.

Investors will still lose big as the SEC's case against Dwayne Edwards and Todd Barker is now all but over.

Investor confusion about Harvey, Illinois, and a local library district contributed to a municipal advisor and broker-dealer facing Securities and Exchange Commission charges in a bond offering gone wrong.

Investors are likely to lose millions whether the Atlanta-based financier continues under a court-appointed monitorship or not.

A PFM letter caused a firestorm among dealer groups who say that if municipal advisors want to engage in broker-dealer activities, they need to register as such.

Brogdon's high personal spending and failure to sell his assets spell an end to the usefulness of his repayment plan, the SEC told a federal judge.

The new events became effective in late February, and hundreds of Event 15 disclosures have filed in, with just a handful of Event 16 filings.

A recent NABL webinar reminded the market that MAs can face liability under anti-fraud provisions of the Securities Exchange Act.

A judge's decision looms for men accused of bilking the Connecticut Municipal Energy and Electric Cooperative, which got good news from Fitch Ratings last week.

State and local governments and trade groups have until Sept. 13 to submit comments on the 48-page exposure draft GASB released June 13.

The judge ruled for Peter Cannava, who had denied wrongdoing even after Wells Fargo and other defendants settled charges.

Water, health care and housing lead the agenda in budget discussions.