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Fed ethics questions spread to Barkin on McKinsey’s opioid role

An agreement on the $10,000 limit on the federal deduction for state and local taxes is a priority for local governments.

CB President Christine Lagarde said Wednesday that inflation “is largely attributable to the reopening of the economy.”

Mayors are urging Congress to preserve major housing support in the reconciliation bill.

The New York City Housing Development Corp.'s chief operating officer, who died Friday, understood bond financing nuances and "connected people and ideas."

The growing P3 sector would enjoy a boost across many markets, including rural broadband, under P3-friendly provisions in the bipartisan infrastructure bill.

Chris Johns and JT Thompson, portfolio managers at the Aquila Group of Funds talk about the possible return of a BABs-like program and if it’s good or bad news for the tax-exempt bond market. They also discuss infrastructure, tax-exempt advance refundings and monetary policy. (21 minutes)

The high-grade muni scales saw cuts of up to four basis points in a continued selloff Monday as the market faces a robust slate of new issues.

Congress this week will take up bills closely watched by the muni market, including infrastructure, budget and debt ceiling measures.

Public finance issuers are taking an increased interest in the applications of blockchain and distributed ledger technology, and it is entering the market in multiple ways.