Washington

Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee touts his bill as “a good example of giving businesses an incentive to lower carbon emissions without forcing it upon them with regulations.”

The budget deal also provides state and local governments with federal funding certainty for the 2020 and 2021 fiscal years.

The MSRB filed proposed Rule G-17 interpretive guidance to the SEC on Tuesday, aiming to streamline underwriters' disclosures to issuers.

Two reports from House staff and the Government Accountability Office paint an unflattering portrait of the executive branch's administration of grant programs that benefit bond issuers.

Judy Shelton backs a half percentage-point rate cut and would have pushed the Fed to move sooner.

While Federal Reserve officials made it clear they intend to cut interest rates at their July 30-31 meeting, not all of the regional presidents are on board with this move.

The report came in advance of a three-day MSRB board meeting on options to enhance transparency and educate investors.

With a rate cut all but certain at this month’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the discussion has again turned to the magnitude.

With the neutral rate of interest rate extremely low, New York Fed President John Williams suggested the keys are acting quickly and keeping rates lower longer.

The change would give airports more flexibility and local control to finance major construction projects with bonds.