Tax

The session, which begins Jan. 14 with a more-conservative Republican majority, could bring additional anti-ESG and DEI legislation.

Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager and noted Trump ally, is nominated for Treasury Secretary.

Pewaukee, Wisconsin, is the target of lawsuits from a private industry group over a transportation utility fee that was struck down earlier this year.

Extending tax cuts from TCJA is viewed as fiscally problematic.

KBRA has placed Chicago's general obligation bond rating on watch for downgrade as the City Council prepares to vote tomorrow on a proposed property tax increase.

Trump's proposed corporate tax cut, if enacted, would further concentrate the buyer base and increase the chance of volatility, said Wells Fargo head of municipal strategy Vikram Rai.

Omaha voters approved six general obligation bond measures totaling $333.4 million last week, none of which required a tax increase.

Homeowners across the nation could realize savings from as little as $20 per year to having their bill wiped out entirely.

Lawyers are beginning to flesh out what the specifics of what a second Trump administration may look like, and what we can expect before Biden passes the baton.

The Central Ohio Transit Authority's half-cent sales tax increase will back up to $500 million of revenue bonds.

States, cities, trade groups look toward uncertain future

Unless the state government makes changes to taxes or spending, there will be deficits of $587 million to more than $800 million starting in the next fiscal year.

It was still unclear early Wednesday whether Democrats would take control of the House.

Many states are capping or trying to eliminate property taxes that support bond issuance.

A rule change allowing non-profits to cash in green energy credits presents both opportunities and challenges.

Nearly six thousand seats are up for grabs in state tilts, along with 14 bond issues.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday proposed a $17.3 billion fiscal year 2025 budget that calls for a $300 million property tax increase, but does not touch pension funding levels.

Tax experts are looking past the election for clues about the fate of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which is approaching its sunset and includes the controversial SALT cap.

Tourism Development Tax, sales tax, and Professional Sports Facilities tax and revenue refunding bonds were upgraded, impacting $628 million of debt.

As federal funding dries up, cites are searching for new funding sources.