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This dismissal won't affect the state's other lawsuit against the Biden administration's clawback of pandemic relief funds for state tax cuts

Without admitting or denying the findings, Blaylock Van consented to FINRA's findings that it failed to establish and maintain written supervisory procedures.

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George said the U.S. central bank should raise its benchmark interest rate above 5% and hold it there well into 2024 to bring inflation down.

The organization is focused on some key muni priorities with the new year and new Congress.

The administration gave priority to large bridge projects that are ready to proceed with construction.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board seeks four board members, particularly searching for an investor.

"It will be appropriate to continue to raise rates at least at the next few meetings until we are confident inflation has peaked," Kashkari said.

Some industry observers still question the need for machine-readable municipal disclosure.

Strong 2021 contribution levels continue a trend that began with pension reforms made in the wake of the Great Recession.

"Bond investors bid a not-so-fond farewell to 2022 as they look forward to a much more attractive 2023," said Bryce Doty of Sit Investment Associates.