Washington

The House rallied to pass a minibus of appropriations bills ahead of the Jan 30 deadline including most of what the public transit sector wanted.

Observers said the Supreme Court likely will allow Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook to remain at her post while she challenges her purported removal by President Donald Trump. But her continued presence would slow, rather than stop, the president's quest for a voting majority on the central bank board.

Former WMATA CFO Yetunde Olumide has joined the MSRB as its chief financial officer.

"Compliance should never feel like a game of gotcha," SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said.

Native American Tribes are culling through new rules from the U.S. Treasury Department that could boost economic development.

A letter outlining the industry's priorities marks the PFN's first official act under a new nonprofit status.

Another government shutdown later this month may be averted.

"I was disappointed that it didn't go further," said Peg Henry, who launched a municipal securities legal consulting and expert witness services business last year.

A squabble between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the state of Maryland appears to be moving towards a resolution which effects two major bridges in the Washington D.C. – Baltimore region.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman warned that labor market conditions could weaken further and said the central bank should avoid signaling a pause in monetary policy.