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The number of issuers using a temporary exemption jumped to 101 in October from 35 the previous month.

The GFOA Debt Committee is working on issuing a similar Libor advisory in advisory in January or February.

Pinned into a corner from the economic effects of COVID-19, the mass transit agency tapped its remaining amount available through the Municipal Liquidity Facility, which expires at year's end.

As co-director of the Enforcement Division, Stephanie Avakian oversaw charges the SEC made against municipal bond “flipping” schemes.

A bipartisan group of eight senators on Wednesday released further details of their $908 billion framework for emergency aid, including $160 billion for state and local governments.

The reoccuring Water Resources Development Act is expected to pass the Senate this month.

Law firm appoints Robert Labes to head its public and infrastructure finance practice group with hopes for expansion if an infrastructure bill comes to fruition.

A majority of economists surveyed by SIFMA expect a swoosh-shaped recovery, while 20% saw a W-shaped recovery, with a double-dip decline.

During an industry briefing Tuesday, SIFMA's Kenneth Bentsen, Jr., said no matter who leads the SEC next, SIFMA will argue for an end to a temporary exemptive order.

This is the first time in four years the self-regulatory agency is asking for input on its strategic goals.