Moody's is the latest rating agency to warn about a budget squeeze for Texas schools, which have been prolific issuers of voter-approved bonds in recent years.

Chicago aldermen delayed a vote on $830 million of general obligation bonds that Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to issue.

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works begins the process of untangling the bureaucratic red tape of permitting to speed the pace of infrastructure improvements and housing initiatives which often leverages bond proceeds.

The scandals surrounding New York City Mayor Eric Adams may lead to his removal from office, but the city's bonds are still insulated from the fallout, analysts say.

Sweetwater Union High's rocket-fast transformation from an accounting practices bad apple to ratings upgrades and positive outlooks is expected to boost its bond program.

The rating for Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas was upgraded, while Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico was downgraded by Moody's.

Hilltop and other firms say more recent SEC off-channel communications settlements eliminated "costly and burdensome" requirements that were imposed on them.

MSRB CEO Mark Kim said the current regulatory outlook in Washington "is uncertain."

The short-lived federal funding freeze from President Donald Trump and jeopardy of tax-exempt status are just the latest issues plaguing the muni bond industry.

The change, which marked a move away from recent norms, was made since President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, the people told Reuters.

The SEC's muni office chief stopped short of saying there might be enforcement imminent.

The agency's figures represent the most actions filed in their respective periods since at least 2000.

Alabama-based Frazer Lanier failed to detect a $500 political contribution by one of the firm's muni finance professionals from a joint checking account, FINRA said.

The comments come after SEC asked for feedback on the collection of information in Rule 15c2-12.

Rep. French Hill, the incoming chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, inspires hope in the municipal finance community.

In his letter of resignation, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said an attempt by the Trump White House to remove him could create a "distraction" for the Fed. He plans to retain his seat on the Board of Governors, which expires in 2032.

The MSRB has a full slate of initiatives teed up, with an emphasis on modernizing its rulebook.

The IRS finalized tax code regulations that date back to the financial crisis of 2008 that govern the retirement and re-issuance of tax exempt bonds by state and local governments.

The resolution marks the end of a yearslong lawsuit.

President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House promises sweeping tax changes that could impact the aspects of the tax-exempt bond market.