by Robert Crump The Metro Pier and Exposition Authority (the Authority) is scheduled to issue $923,210,000 in Refunding Bonds in order to refinance its debt on outstanding bonds. The negotiated sale is planned for sale on December 4th with Goldman Sachs and Morgan...
State Treasury and Debt Adminstration
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Trailblazing cities recognized for excellence in providing online information for municipal investors
Study Examines Municipal Audit Turnaround Time
How long does it take for municipal entities to produce annual audit reports?
Federal Stimulus Package: Implications for States and Municipalities
A compilation of the best resources for information about how the stimulus bill will affect states and local governments
Enhanced Puerto Rico GDB Web Site Shines
Site now provides more information about Puerto Rico bonds, economy, and finances
States Poised to Withstand Economic Challenges
The overall credit trend for states is stable despite a general slowdown in the national economy, according to Robert Kurtter of Moody’s Investors Service.
“Buy California Bonds” Site Reaches Out to Investors
The CTO approaches its investor relations for municipal bonds in a manner similar to corporate offerings. Its “Buy California Bonds†page encourages residents to invest in state infrastructure projects.
Census Releases Annual Survey of Government Finances
Data for state and local government finances is the focus of two recent U.S. Census Bureau releases. One provides a ranking of states by revenues and expenditures, while the other gives a detailed breakdown of revenues, expenditures, debt and assets.
Record Month for State Revenues in California
Apparently, April was a good month for the state of California, which took in a record $11.3 billion in income tax collections. Now lawmakers are trying to decide how to best use this money.
How the Muni Bond Experts Use the Internet
We recently polled members of the MuniNet Guide & Review Editorial Advisory Board - a group comprised of professionals who work in local government and municipal research - to see how they use the Internet to get the information they need to do their jobs....