Tax Policy And Public Investment: Evaluating The Risks of Repealing Tax-Exempt Municipal Bonds

In a move with sweeping fiscal and political implications, the current administration is reportedly targeting the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds, which have long been a cornerstone of public finance in the United States. The target is subtle but seismic. As Washington hunts for revenue in a high-deficit, post-pandemic economy, tax-exempt municipal bonds—long considered sacrosanct—are […]

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Municipal Bonds: Ignore The Noise, Focus On Fundamentals

In the world of municipal finance, fear sells. Bold headlines and dire predictions can move markets, often faster than facts. The latest panic button? A New York Post article warning that New York City is teetering on the edge of a 1970s-style financial collapse, conjuring memories of near-default and fiscal ruin. But history rarely repeats […]

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