Increased price transparency and greater access to disclosure documents both represent progress for municipal bond market
Municipal Bond Disclosure
Bond Buyer Recaps “Tumultuous” Year for Municipal Bond Market
Timeline highlights significant events of 2008 for municipal bond industry
Ruling Poised to Increase Transparency in Municipal Bond Market
EMMA to become the sole NRMSIR for municipal bond disclosure information
EMMA Update: Phase Two Provides Increased Access to Issuer Information
Plans move forward to expand EMMA to include continuing disclosure documents
EMMA: One-Stop Portal for Municipal Bond Disclosure
If you’re impressed by phase one of the MSRB’s new EMMA portal, stay tuned
Hot off the press … The Handbook of Municipal Bonds
“Comprehensive†and “current†are two words that best describe the new 1300+ page Handbook of Municipal Bonds, now available for purchase.
Podcasts Feature Municipal Market Commentary
From bond insurance to municipal ratings reform, MuniMarket Pulse podcasts address a variety of municipal topics
NFMA, MuniNet Launch Joint Municipal Bond Gateway
The Municipal Bond Research Gateway – a joint project of MuniNet and the NFMA – is designed to provide convenient access to disclosure and other research materials for municipal bonds.
Houston One of Top Three Ports to Receive Federal Funding for Increased Security
The Houston area will receive $15.7 million in federal funds to help increase security at local ports. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has tagged $445 million in grants for “infrastructure protection initiatives” by state and local...
Oregon Pilots Mileage-Tax Program
Oregon is testing a program that could replace its gas tax with a mileage-based fee system. Funds collected from the program would be used to finance road maintenance in the state.