States push back on proposal to set greenhouse gas reduction targets
States and localities would be required to implement greenhouse gas emissions performance measures under a proposed federal rule that’s sparked opposition from issuer groups...
Michigan State University leadership strife highlights ‘G’ in ESG
Michigan State University’s latest bout with leadership turmoil shines a light on the “G” in environmental, social, and governance factors that are on the...
Former MA sentenced to four months imprisonment for fraudulent billing
Former municipal advisor and principal for Atlanta-based Malachi Financial Products, Porter Bingham, has been sentenced to four months imprisonment, followed by a two-year term...
Munis improve to start week; increased supply to test market
Munis were slightly better to kick off the week, while U.S. Treasuries were firmer 10 years and in and equities rallied. Municipal triple-A yields...
Baker Tilly adds climate bond verification status to its services
Baker Tilly US LLP joined the ranks of firms with an the ability to offer an independent verification for a “certified climate bond” label...
Texas university systems’ endowment caught in Permian Basin pollution battle
Top Texas officials are pushing back against a potential crackdown by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on pollution in an oil and natural gas...
California mulls windfall tax on oil companies
California state lawmakers are scheduled to meet in a December special session to look at implementing a windfall profits tax on oil companies. Gov....
Bancroft Capital adds to muni team
Bancroft Capital is beefing up its Dallas-based municipal bond team with the hiring of two individuals with extensive market experience. The certified service-disabled veteran-owned...
PREPA agreement leaves local government with moderate power
An agreement among the Puerto Rico Oversight Board and the local government in the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority bankruptcy leaves the latter with...
Munis end challenging week little changed ahead of $8.5B new-issue calendar
Municipals were little changed Friday, largely ignoring a weaker U.S. Treasury market, ahead of a larger new-issue calendar that features several billion-dollar state general...