Chip Barnett
The Bond Buyer
New York, NY, United States
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Bill would give North Carolina voters closer look at bond referendums
State Treasurer Dale Folwell said he backs the intent and purpose of the bill, which is supposed to make the bond issuance process more transparent. → Read More
Governor's $114.8 billion Florida budget plan has $15 billion of reserves
"Our budget proposal not only builds on the successes of the past four years, but ensures that Florida will continue to thrive," said Gov. Ron DeSantis. → Read More
West Virginia governor proposes a 50% income tax cut
"Now our state is blessed with an opportunity for prosperity and growth unlike any before in our history," said Jim Justice. → Read More
Ballard Spahr promotes infrastructure, bond finance lawyers
The attorneys elevated to the of counsel position include Stephanie S. Kim and Katie Leesman, both of the firm's Washington, D.C., office. → Read More
Amid rising online security threats, issuers must protect credit quality
The increasing number and frequency of cyber attacks against municipalities is a cause for credit concern, S&P Global Ratings says. → Read More
Kevin Boomhower
Kevin Boomhower believes water infrastructure is a basic necessity and the work EFC does is helping all communities in the state meet that need. → Read More
Chester, Pennsylvania, files Chapter 9 bankruptcy petition
The city has estimated liabilities of between $100 million and $500 million and assets of only between $10 million and $50 million, according to the filing. → Read More
Capital One Public Funding hires pair to originate muni transactions
Mark Killingsworth and Mark Brown, who join as senior vice presidents, will originate municipal transactions for Capital One's direct lending portfolio. → Read More
Ben Watkins
Watkins has served in a variety of leadership roles on muni associations and is described by colleagues as a tireless advocate for the municipal bond issuing community. → Read More
NYC Comptroller urges bond use to finance better social outcomes
Brad Lander says using municipal bonds could be one way to help move recent immigrants into mainstream society and provide a long-term economic boost to the city. → Read More
Bucking the trend, Southeast issuance increased in first half of 2022
Municipal bond issuers in the Southeast sold $40.7 billion of bonds in the first half of this year, a 6.3% year-over-year increase. → Read More
West Virginia treasurer stands athwart ESG, yelling 'stop'
State Treasurer Riley Moore is among of a group of GOP state officials challenging ESG efforts he calls “coercive capitalism.” → Read More
Florida economy adds jobs as hiring moderates in May
Florida’s unemployment rate has been lower than the national rate for 18 consecutive months, the state Department of Economic Opportunity says. → Read More
Providence, Rhode Island, voters approve $515 million of pension bonds
The referendum passed Tuesday by a 70% to 30% margin an an election with miniscule turnout. → Read More
Atlanta voters give thumbs up to two GO bond referendums
Proceeds from the sale of the $406 million of general obligation bonds will fund infrastructure projects including roads, parks and recreational facilities. → Read More
North Carolina approves bonds for Charlotte, Asheville airports
The state's Local Government Commission approved more than $1.5 billion in bond and financing agreements, including more than $600 million for the airports. → Read More
S&P puts New Orleans on negative watch in the absence of financials
This is the second time S&P Global Ratings placed New Orleans on negative CreditWatch due to long delays in publishing audited financial statements. → Read More
Market sectors and segments pointed volume down in the Northeast
Municipal bond issuance in the region was down 11.7% year-over-year in 2021, as new money, refunding, taxable and tax-exempt volume all slipped. → Read More
New Jersey Turnpike Authority gets S&P upgrade to AA-minus
Credit strengths include strong market position and service area economic fundamentals and an expected continued strong finance performance. → Read More
Singing the blues: Graceland bonds remain under pressure
Graceland drew on reserves to cover the Jan. 1 payment on two bond series and three other series were unable to make their interest payments. → Read More