"I have been very fortunate to contribute to a fascinating sector of the financial industry that is full of ambiguous issues and data," said Tom Doe. "I am flattered to be included in the Hall of Fame, it is a wonderful capstone to my career."
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The annual awards for the municipal finance industry will be held Sept. 30. A new member of the Hall of Fame class will be unveiled each business day through Aug. 27.
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Introducing The Bond Buyer's newest class of Rising Stars, who will be honored at an awards dinner in Boston on Sept. 30.
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Two Midwest nonprofit healthcare organizations that have run into financial difficulty this month illustrate the role of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements.
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While issuance is up year-over-year, weeks like this can be difficult to find the right deals, said Whitney Fitts, director of municipal portfolio management at Appleton Partners.
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President Trump posted a letter on social media addressed to Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, informing her that he was terminating her due to allegations of mortgage fraud. The move is likely to tee up an unprecedented legal fight over the Fed's independence.
Revenue generated by the bureau's 10 managed lane projects is, on average, exceeding original projections by 63%.
The President said in response to a press question about Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook that he would fire her "if she doesn't resign" over allegations of claiming primary residence at two properties she owns, though the legality of such a move is unclear.
At The Bond Buyer's Buy-Side Summit, panelists from BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Invesco, and BAM Mutual explore how demand for customization, transparency, and active strategies is transforming the muni fund landscape.
In this panel from The Bond Buyer's July 31 Virtual Summit, "The Shifting Muni Buy-Side," experts explore how volatility, tariffs, and reduced federal support are transforming municipal credit and attracting new forms of private capital.
The top five featured in the ranking handled deals totalling more than $84 billion in par value.
The steady demand for municipal bonds in high-risk areas underscores the complex relationship between climate change and financial markets.
Oppenheimer's Head of Public Finance Beth Coolidge and Columbus Auditor Megan Kilgore delve into the future of public finance and human infrastructure on a wide range of topics, from affordable housing and workforce development to public health, climate resiliency, and digital access.
As extreme weather events occur with more frequency across the country, Michael Gaughan, executive director of the Vermont Bond Bank, says municipal bond banks can help smaller communities deal with the effects of them. Gaughan speaks with The Bond Buyer's Lynne Funk on the effects of climate change and how the various levels of government can work together to address it.
This year's portfolio growth will save the city $2.18 billion over the next five years, Comptroller Brad Lander said.
Moody's cited continued liquidity improvements in the ratings lift for the northern California clean energy aggregator.
An academic paper presented at the Brookings Institute's annual conference found that future wildfire risks are already having economically significant impacts on financial markets, municipal borrowing costs and vulnerable communities.
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Missouri auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released an audit report on St. Louis Public Schools, finding the district will run out of funds in fiscal year 2031.
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In a 2-1 vote, county commissioners approved an Oct. 8 competitive general obligation bond sale to keep funding a jail project amid escalating costs.
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The Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority implemented drastic cuts and warned that more cuts and fare hikes are on the way without state funding.
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Big changes made by the House to a high-priority bill targeting cities and counties were rejected by the Senate, sending the measure to a conference committee.
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Legislation passed in Texas and other Southwest states this year seeks to increase or explore funding sources to finance water supply and infrastructure.
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