Thirty states would have been affected by the plan to claw back $8 billion in unspent ARPA funds to offset the FY22 appropriation.

Emily Brock, director of the federal liaison center at the Government Finance Officers Association, takes time out to talk with Chip Barnett at The Bond Buyer’s National Outlook Conference about infrastructure spending. She also looks at the possibility of Congress approving the return of tax-exempt advance refundings and the SEC and MSRB’s focus on issuers ESG disclosures. (17 minutes)

The president touted the benefits of last year's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and American Rescue Plan Act during his first State of the Union address.

Sponsors of the Supporting American with Lower Taxes Act see it as a potential compromise on the contentious state and local tax deduction cap issue.

Fitch also affirmed the city’s AA-minus general obligation bond and issuer default ratings.

Some public finance, racial justice, and congressional advocates say baby bonds are needed like never before to combat wealth inequality.

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association has bolstered its team with the additions of Jennifer Jacoby, Matthew Grinney and Nick Key.

A bill to prevent tax-exempt financing of professional sports stadiums may become part of a larger tax bill, as further discussions to revive some muni provisions may begin this year.

Market participants are wary that regulators may muddle ESG risk disclosure guidance with guidance regarding labeled bonds.

Democrats still want to move President Biden’s five Federal Reserve picks together through the full Senate. But the chamber’s rules will make that tough to accomplish unless Sarah Bloom Raskin can come to terms with GOP lawmakers opposed to her nomination.

Tax-exempt advance refundings are unlikely to be included in a FY22 budget, but two bills that would restore the popular tool remain alive.

Despite competitive and demographic headwinds, Villanova's strong academic reputation as a selective private university will support student demand, Moody’s said.

The SEC terminated its latest proceedings against the city after an independent consultant found the city was in "substantial compliance" with a 2014 judgment.

The 70-page report homed in on some muni-specific risks uncovered during examinations.

Many Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds can't flow without a FY22 budget

Bond Dealers of America's Brett Bolton sits down with Kyle Glazier to discuss the group's latest advocacy efforts and the outlook for legislation critical for the municipal market. (18 minutes)

FINRA found that Michael Mancinelli improperly exercised discretion and caused his firm to have inaccurate books and records.

The defendants believe the charges are lacking on numerous levels while the SEC argued that fee-splitting is a clear and known rule violation.

The organization sought to increase representation of underrepresented minorities and women on its municipal market advisory groups.

Price has deep experience at the SEC, and Abonamah was once a top presence in the muni office.