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Most states with remaining balances totaling $39.3 billion want more time to enact a plan to repay the loans taken out to manage pandemic-driven job claims. Interest began accruing in September.

A group of leading automakers want the feds to require states to invest in the fastest EV chargers available.

The defendants are raising questions about due process and the definition of fee-splitting arrangements.

Coming off last week's $19.5 million influx of weekly new issues, supply this week is lower as the market watches the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

Following the departure of Devin Nunes as the top Republican slated to succeed the retiring Kevin Brady on the Ways and Means Committee, several Republicans have begun campaigning for the top spot, which could hold considerable influence over the municipal bond industry if Republicans take the House in 2022.

County executives said they need to protect against flooding, sea level rise, erosion and other climate change-related damage.

"The vast majority of muni issuers are trying to do the right thing,” Zehner said. “The vast majority of underwriters and municipal advisors are trying to do the right thing.”

Recommending Libor-linked securities triggers important disclosure and fiduciary obligations.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board is seeking comment on environmental, social and governance factors practices in the municipal securities market.

Thirty-day visible supply drops to $13.54 billion with still a large chunk of new issues to be priced Wednesday and Thursday.