100 US Dollar Bills. Source: Jericho via Wikimedia Commons.
100 US Dollar Bills. Source: Jericho via Wikimedia Commons.
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Federal Appropriations Process

A quick primer to help bond lawyers better understand the federal appropriations process and its connection to municipal bond offerings.

U.S. Capitol Building. Source: Ron Cogswell via Flickr
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FY2024 Appropriations

We are tracking the status of FY2024 appropriations, where things stand, and what it all means for bond lawyers.

View of the Grand Tetons from Jackson Lake Lodge in Wyoming where economists and central bankers from around the world convened August 24-26, 2023 for the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. Source: Wikimedia Commons
View of the Grand Tetons from Jackson Lake Lodge in Wyoming where economists and central bankers from around the world convened August 24-26, 2023 for the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. Source: Wikimedia Commons
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While We Were Out

We took a break from the Wrap while Congress adjourned for August recess, but this month was nonetheless a busy one. Catch up quickly on updates from while we were…

Interior of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. Source: Phil Roeder via Wikimedia Commons
Interior of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. Source: Phil Roeder via Wikimedia Commons
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Amicus Brief IMPA v. US (Cert)

A joint amicus brief submitted by NABL and several other municipal market groups in support of a petition for a writ of certiorari in the Indiana Municipal Power Agency v.…

Market graphic imposed on US Treasury Building in Washington, D.C.
Market graphic imposed on US Treasury Building in Washington, D.C.
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Understanding the Debt Ceiling

What are the debt ceiling and federal downgrades, and what do they mean for municipal bonds.

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) chairs a House Financial Services Committee meeting on July 12, 2023. Source: HFSC
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) chairs a House Financial Services Committee meeting on July 12, 2023. Source: HFSC
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ESG Month in Washington

House Republicans have launched a month-long focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in financial markets. Here’s what we know.

Aerial image of the National Mall in Washington. Source: Pixabay
Aerial image of the National Mall in Washington. Source: Pixabay
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Debt Deal Done; What’s Next?

A look at Congress’ long to-do list heading into a busy second half of 2023.

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Requests for 2023-2024 IRS Priority Guidance Plan

Requested items for inclusion on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) 2023-2024 Priority Guidance Plan.

Continuing Resolution (CR)

Short-term spending bill that typically and for the most part maintains expenditures at the prior fiscal year’s levels.

Members of the 2023 NABL Board of Directors on the east steps of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on May 18, 2023.
Members of the 2023 NABL Board of Directors on the east steps of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on May 18, 2023.
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NABL Goes to Washington

A recap of the Board of Director’s advocacy meetings in Washington, D.C. on May 17 – 19.

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Will Higher Interest Rates Take Us Back to The Future?

The financial landscape is rapidly evolving, and the recent uptick in inflation and interest rates is set to bring about a new era of borrowing and investing. As a bond…