Washington

Educational institutions risk "hefty fines and other serious consequences, including potential loss of federal funding," should they fail to submit timely and complete data. 

The Senate approved the ROAD to Housing Act which will raise the public welfare investment cap, a move that should increase bond issuance.

Allowing tax-exempt bonds to remain outstanding during a long-term concession would lower financing costs, advocates say.

The Internal Revenue Service is proposing rule changes regarding the complex relationship between tax-exempt bonds, arbitrage and State and Local Government Series Securities.

The state says the $6.5 billion project is not possible without toll revenue.

Founded in 2006, the women-owned firm ranks among the nation's top municipal advisors.

Gov. Mike DeWine pointed to fiscal successes including a balanced budget, lowered taxes and a larger rainy-day fund.

The rules could lengthen the procurement timeline for some projects.

The Government Finance Officers Association is providing comments on the U.S. Treasury Department's proposal to establish a new record keeping system for certain financial assistance programs.

"We are still not overly concerned about the effect of the geopolitical concerns on municipals — in our view, the muni market is well insulated," said Barclays strategists.