Muni Week in Review: June 27, 2014

June 27, 2014 2:23 PM

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Hillary Flynn and Maria Bonello discuss munis strengthening after the revised GDP was announced, PREPA bonds, DASNYs over $1 billion issuance, and the $1.4 billion LA note deal that was priced this week

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Public pensions

California Supreme Court to revisit pension reform issues

The California Supreme Court will hear a case challenging the state's 2013 pension changes, after seemingly settling the issue with a 2020 ruling.

By Keeley Webster

4h ago
Primary bond market

A weaker session, but munis are outperforming on strong demand so far in Q2

The "impressive" investor appetite for tax-exempts has been "holding steady all quarter despite expensive valuations, supply surges and periods of low reinvestment demand," said GW&K Investment Management strategists in a report.

By Jessica Lerner

5h ago
Private activity bonds

Fueling the space race with tax-exempt bonds

As space becomes an increasingly important frontier for development and competition, spaceports should enjoy the same financial benefits as airports and seaports, say supporters of the federal legislation.

By Caitlin Devitt

7h ago