Bond subsidies, financial disclosure in play as Congress debates big bills

As the 117th Congress heads into its final weeks, negotiations are heating up over major bills that may affect municipal market priorities like bond subsidies, new financial disclosure requirements and disaster funding.

Check out our latest Rising Stars and the inaugural class of Muni Hall of Famers.

The Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois is casting an eye toward new funding streams, climate change and safety in a draft five-year strategic road map unveiled Monday that aims to bolster ridership and manage the fiscal cliff that looms as federal COVID-19 relief runs out.

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A longtime bond attorney has launched his own Arizona-based firm, which is working on a couple of high-profile deals in the state.

In this podcast, Lynne Funk, Bond Buyer Executive Editor, and the 2022 Freda Johnson Award winners, Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and Ballard Spahr's Emilie Ninan, discuss how diversifying the industry is key to growth and success.

And if you missed any of our ESG Week coverage, make sure to check our ESG special section which has all the articles, the podcast and a taped version of the Leaders event.

Municipals were little changed to a basis point or two firmer in spots Tuesday, while U.S. Treasuries made gains and equities were rattled by comments from large bank CEOs warning of tough economic times ahead.