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Issuance in Texas during 2018 was down 23% from 2017, reflecting a national slump that followed federal tax law changes that ended advance refundings.

Tim Schaefer will remain California's deputy director of public finance under Fiona Ma.

In the week ended Jan. 10, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, inched up to 4.08% from 4.07% last week.

The public accounting and advisory firm moves into the municipal advisor space by combining with Springsted, Inc. and Umbaugh and Associates.

Alderman Edward M. Burke, who held sway over the city's bond deals for decades, resigned with key pieces of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's agenda still pending.

The new office staffed by veteran banker Greg Vahrenberg will focus on Kansas and Missouri issuers.

Wells Fargo promoted Charles Peck to head of public finance, almost a month after firing Stratford Shields from the post.

Municipal issuance fell by 24% to $338 billion for 2018 as changes in U.S. tax law crushed the market.

How the Bond Buyer covered the disasters and challenges of 2018.

While stocks are suffering still and there is a chance of a government shutdown, municipals strengthen yet again to close out the second to last week of the year.

With stocks and equities continuing their sell-off, munis continue to flex their muscles — even with a budget showdown in Washington taking place.

Hilltop Securities chairman Hill Feinberg will hand over his title as president and chief executive to Piper Jaffray banker Bradley Winges.

Henry Beck, an attorney and former lawmaker tapped as the next Maine treasurer, is focused on maintaining the state’s bond ratings.

The bank won't say what led to Stratford Shields' firing; his representative accused the firm of engineering the ouster.

Wells Fargo will replace Stratford Shields, who is out following an administrative leave.

The deal allows advisory firm Columbia to grow on the West Coast by combining with an established organization.

Municipal bond volume fell by almost half in November, underscoring the impact of the tax law.

Milwaukee-based Baird said it will expand its public finance footprint into new markets when it closes on the purchase next year.

The county, through a conduit issuer, will price $198.2 million in lease revenue bonds for its new civic center.

Leslie Bloom joins as a senior vice president with a Solano Beach office.