Tax

Repeal of the health mandate would increase healthcare costs for state and local governments.

Chicago officials want to highlight the distinctions between the highly rated new securitization and the city's general obligation bonds.

Issuers of conduit debt would lose their primary purpose if Congress eliminates private activity bonds.

At least 355 potential tax reform amendments were filed with the Senate Finance Committee on Monday.

Many coastal governments would see budget pressure and diminished tax-raising ability, analysts said.

The elimination of private activity bonds would remove a financing tool that supports many public private partnerships.

While Congress sets its focus on overhauling the nation's tax code, one provision of plans introduced in both the U.S. House and Senate could have unexpected and far-reaching implications for LSU fans.

Tax reform legislation will be front and center this week, snatching the market’s attention as Congress moves ahead with measures that will change the bond marketplace in the near- and long-term. Both the House and Senate are taking up muni proposals that will directly impact issuers, underwriters and bond buyers.

The municipal market will get another healthy dose of issuance in the final full week before Thanksgiving. The calendar is chock full of deals from Illinois, as all issuers look to price bonds before the tax laws change.

The 20% corporate tax rate also would have an adverse impact on the muni market.