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As summarized by Morrison Foerster, this "Cheat Sheet" outlines the basic impacts of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act. Signed into federal law by President Barack Obama on July 21, 2010 and passed as a response to the...

County of Summit Council Approves Resolution on Maintaining Tax-Exempt Status of Muni Bonds

Bond Finance Legislative

The County of Summit in Ohio recently approved and signed a Resolution urging Congress and the President of the United States to take action to maintain the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds in order to avoid negative economic consequences. The...

The Performance Based Buildings Coalition: Better Buildings Faster

Bond Finance Infrastructure Finance Legislative

Recently, The Performance Based Better Buildings Coalition (PBBC) released a proposal to create a Performance Based Public-Private Partnership delivery system for infrastructure needs in the U.S. This delivery system allows the public and private...

Call to Action: Protect Municipal Bonds Login

Bond Finance Federal Infrastructure Finance Legislative Local Finance Program (more)

The National League of Cities and National Association of Counties produced this document to support preserving tax-exempt municipal bonds. The document explains the critical role municipal bonds play in local infrastructure, jobs, and overall...

NY Times Rebuttal: Private Activity Bonds Support Job Creation & Economic Development
-- Flawed, Inaccurate Times Article Debunked --

Bond Finance Legislative

<i>Toby Rittner, President & CEO, Council of Development Finance Agencies</i> The New York Times article, <i>A Stealth Tax Subsidy for Business Faces New Scrutiny</i>, is riddled with inaccuracies and misinterpretations of one of the nation’s most...

Protecting Bonds to Save Infrastructure & Jobs Login

Bond Finance Federal Infrastructure Finance Legislative Local Finance Program (more)

The NACo, NLC and USCM released this detailed analysis arguing for the preservation of tax-exempt municipal bonds. The report presents statistics revealing the critical role tax-exempt bonds play in financing infrastructure projects for state and...

CE+BFI: State Clean Energy Finance Initiative Proposal

Bond Finance CDFA Original Research Energy Finance Federal Green Finance (more)

This paper from the Clean Energy + Bond Finance Initiative (CE+BFI) proposes a state-driven federal clean energy finance initiative to effectively leverage private financing for clean energy development.

CDFA - BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Municipal Bonds Mayhem & Mystery - What to Expect in 2013 Login

Bond Finance Legislative Webcasts

With all of the issues surrounding municipal bonds, what can we expect from Congress and the marketplace in 2013? During this webcast, Natalie Cohen of Wells Fargo Securities, Greg Usry of Rosemawr Management, and Eric Silva of Winston & Strawn...

Municipal Bonds Mayhem & Mystery - What to Expect in 2013 Presentation

Bond Finance Legislative

In 2012, the municipal bond market faced madness, mayhem and mystery, including invocation of the Volcker Rule, sequestration and the "fiscal cliff", and threats of eliminating or capping tax-exempt bonds. Even with a Congress that couldn't...

CDFA - BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Will NMTCs Live Beyond 2012? Login

Federal Legislative Tax Credits U.S. Dept. of Treasury CDFI Fund Webcasts (more)

One of the most sought-after tax credits, the NMTC has proven to be a critical financing mechanism for economic development projects in low-income communities across the country. During this webcast, Steve MacDonald from the National New Markets...

Will NMTCs Live Beyond 2012 Presentation

Federal Federal New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs)Legislative Tax Credits U.S. Dept. of Treasury CDFI Fund

One of the most sought-after tax credits, the NMTC has proven to be a critical financing mechanism for economic development projects in low-income communities across the country. Tax credits already awarded in previous rounds will still be...

Citi: The Case Against a Proposed Retroactive Tax on Municipals Login

Bond Finance Legislative

Citi released their US Municipal Strategy Special Focus on The Case Against a Proposed Retroactive Tax on Municipals, covering tax-related fears, investor response about fairness and risk, and the case against retroactivity.

Development Finance Perspectives: Reshored Manufacturing & Tax-Exempt Bonds to Drive Restoration Post-Sandy

Bond Finance CDFA Original Research Economic Development Federal Infrastructure Finance (more)

Toby Rittner at CDFA shares an exciting trend known as reshored manufacturing and explains the tremendous potential to bring companies back to the United States. Furthermore, Rittner presents a case for tax-exempt bonds to finance the restoration of...

Legislative Front: American Manufacturing Bond Finance Act (AMBFA)

Bond Finance CDFA Original Research Federal Legislative Reshoring Manufacturing (more)

Erin Tehan at CDFA presents the newly proposed AMBFA legislation recommendations that will modernize and revolutionize Industrial Development Bonds and manufacturing bonds.

Sequestration & the Fiscal Cliff - Could It Really Happen Presentation

Bond Finance Legislative

On January 2, 2013, automatic cuts to the federal budget, also known as the "fiscal cliff," will take effect if Congress does not put in place deficit reduction measures by the end of this year. Recently, the Office of Management and Budget released...

Brookings: Exempt PABs from the Alternative Minimum Tax Login

Bond Finance Federal Infrastructure Finance Legislative Understanding Infrastructure Finance

Robert Puentes and Joseph Kane with Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program recommend exempting Private Activity Bonds from the Alternative Minimum Tax to encourage infrastructure investment.

Brookings: Reset Federal Policy to Remake Federalism I Renew Economy Login

Federal Innovation Finance Legislative Local Finance Program State Finance Program

Bruce Katz and Mark Muro with Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program present the idea of resetting federal policy to renew the economy, stabilize the budget, and unleash innovation.

CDFA - BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Sequestration & the Fiscal Cliff - Could It Really Happen? Login

Bond Finance Legislative Webcasts

On January 2, 2013, automatic cuts to the federal budget, also known as the "fiscal cliff," will take effect if Congress does not put in place deficit reduction measures by the end of this year. During this webcast Tom Kozlik of Janney Montgomery...

Public Policy Considerations in PPP arrangements Login

Infrastructure Finance Legislative Public Private Partnership (P3) Financing

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration looks into policy considerations for Public Private Partnerships, and how to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship.

PEW: Evaluating State Tax Incentives Login

Access to Capital Bond Finance Economic Development Legislative Local Finance Program (more)

Pew Center on the States evaluates how states across the country are effectively spending money to spur growth and jobs. Pew emphasizes the importance of regular program evaluation and comparative research.

OMB Sequestration Update Report to the President and Congress for Fiscal Year 2013

Bond Finance Legislative

This report, released by the OMB, to the President and Congress, focuses on an update to the possible sequestration for Fisacl Year 2013. This report discusses whether, under the actions taken to date by each chamber of the Congress on discretionary...

SEC Report on the Municipal Securities Market Login

Bond Finance Federal Legislative Understanding Bonds

This report from the Securities and Exchange Commission provides a detailed review of municipal bonds and the municipal bond market, and suggests a number of legal and regulatory reforms.

Muni Market Outlook and Threats to Tax-Exemption

Bond Finance Legislative Market Reports

This presentation on the health of the municipal bond market was provided by George Friedlander of Citigroup.

Municipal Bond Legislation and Regulation

Bond Finance Federal Legislative

Michael Decker of SIFMA discusses the numerous legislative and regulatory challenges facing bonds, including tax reform and SEC and MSRB changes.

Money Market Mutual Fund 'Reform' Login

Bond Finance Federal Legislative

This report from James J. Angel of Georgetown University discusses proposed mutual fund reforms and their eventual effects on municipal bonds, which include higher borrowing rates for state and local governments.

Perspectives: Future of American Manufacturing Hinges on Access to Affordable Capital

Bond Finance CDFA Original Research Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs)Legislative

Toby Rittner of CDFA argues for the importance of strengthening industrial development bonds in order to better assist American manufacturers in this article from Development Finance Perspectives, Issue 2 | 2012.

Legislative Front: Advocating Legislation to Strengthen Industrial Development Bonds

Bond Finance Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs)Legislative

Industrial development bonds are a critical development finance tool, and this article by Erin Tehan of CDFA covers the Council's proposed legislation to improve these bonds. The article appeared in Development Finance Perspectives, Issue 2 | 2012.

Development Finance Perspectives, Issue 2 | 2012

Bond Finance CDFA Original Research Energy Finance Federal Green Finance (more)

The 2012 CDFA National Development Finance Summit, legislation to strengthen industrial development bonds, tax increment finance, and more are covered in the full issue of Development Finance Perspectives, Issue 2 | 2012.

Moving America’s Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs Forward

Economic Development Legislative

The White House National Economic Council released this report on creating an economy built to last. The report is a comprehensive look at what investments the Obama Administration has made to keep small businesses moving forward.

Legislative Front: 2012 Policy Agenda

Bond Finance CDFA Original Research Energy Finance Federal Legislative (more)

CDFA's 2012 Policy Agenda is presented by Erin Tehan in this article from Development Finance Perspectives, Issue 1 | 2012. The four main areas are: maximize and improve PABs, advocate for energy financing programs and infrastructure, advocate for...

Board Message: An Advocate for Development Finance

CDFA Original Research Legislative Member News

Steve Johnson from the CDFA Board of Directors and the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority wrote this Board Message for Development Finance Perspectives, Issue 1 | 2012.

Development Finance Perspectives Issue 1 | 2012

Project finance, the CDFA Policy Agenda, the EB-5 visa program, and a number of other development finance tools are covered in Development Finance Perspectives, Issue 1 | 2012. The cover of the issue features photos of projects from CDFA members....

Will the Volcker Rule Impact You Presentation

Bond Finance Federal Legislative

The Volcker Rule, named after former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker, is a component of the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010. The proposed rule is generally designed to protect banks from making proprietary investments that could potentially damage the...

SAFETEA-LU: Summary of Highway Provisions Login

Access to Capital Bond Finance Federal Infrastructure Finance Legislative (more)

This program analysis from the Federal Highway Administration provides a thorough review of provisions from the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). Private Activity Bonds, TIFIA, and...

Bond Finance Legislative

Built by Bonds

501(c)(3) Bonds Bond Case Studies Bond Finance CDFA Original Research Legislative (more)

This unique publication from CDFA provides the definitive argument for tax-exempt bond finance, which is a critical tool for American economic development and job creation. Using both qualitative and quantitative analysis, Built by Bonds...

DF Perspectives 3: The Fight to Preserve Tax-Exempt Bonds

Bond Finance CDFA Original Research Legislative

This article by Erin Tehan of CDFA reviews the threats to tax-exempt bonds and the steps, which include publishing Built by Bonds and Capitol Hill Day 2011, CDFA has taken to preserve this financing tool.

CDFA's Development Finance Perspectives - Issue 3

Access to Capital Bond Finance CDFA Original Research Energy Finance Federal (more)

This issue of CDFA's magazine, Development Finance Perspectives, includes features on best practices in tax increment finance and emerging state and local energy financing models. Other topics include federal innovation finance, maximizing revolving...

CDFA's Development Finance Perspectives - Issue 2

Access to Capital Bond Finance CDFA Original Research Federal Innovation Finance (more)

From features on New Markets Tax Credits and Access to Capital to columns on Innovation Finance, Federal Affairs, and Member News, Issue 2 of CDFA's magazine, Development Finance Perspectives, covers the entire development finance toolbox.

Preserving Tax-Exempt Bonds

Bond Finance CDFA Original Research Legislative

CDFA is actively working to combat the negative stereotypes and inaccurate characterizations of the municipal bond industry. Toby Rittner, CDFA President & CEO, provides a brief history of tax exempt bonds in this article and calls on issuers and...

Perspectives Issue 2: Legislative Front & Federal Affairs

Access to Capital Bond Finance CDFA Original Research Federal Legislative

These Legislative Front and Federal Affairs articles appeared in Issue 2 of Development Finance Perspectives and were written by Erin Tehan, CDFA's Legislative & Federal Affairs Coordinator. The articles cover threats to tax exempt bonds, the...

CDFA Legislative History Login

Bond Finance Bond Volume Cap Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs)Legislative Legislative Activities

This presentation by Bob Lind discusses CDFA's efforts to improve tax-exempt bond legislation and reviews the Council's legislative history.

CDFA - BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Capitol Hill Update Login

Legislative Webcasts

ARRA instituted a variety of provisions related to bond finance that are set to expire at the end of the year. This webcast looks at efforts to extend many of those provisions in spite of a challenging atmosphere in Washington, DC focusing on CDFA's...

Tax Arbitrage by Colleges and Universities

501(c)(3) Bonds Bond Arbitrage & Rebate Bond Finance Legislative

This Congressional Budget Office report examines indirect arbitrage by colleges and universities utilizing tax-exempt bond financing. The report was requested by Senator Charles Grassley (IA) to examine if colleges and universities are taking...

2009 CDFI State Legislation and Advocacy Guide Login

Community Development Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)Legislative

This guide from the Opportunity Finance Network tracks legislation in statehouses across the nation that supported Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and the financial services markets in which they are active. The guide is divided...

Congressional Budget Office: Budget Options, Volume 2, August 2009

Bond Finance Legislative

This report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provided to the House and Senate Committees on the Budget presents 188 options for altering federal spending and revenues. The purpose of this report is to help identify ways to decrease federal...

The Northeast-Midwest Regional Budget Analysis

Energy Finance Green Finance Legislative

The Northeast-Midwest Institute has released this report documenting the President's 2010 budget proposal.

SSTI Weekly Digest: 2010 Federal Budget Overview Login

Innovation Finance Legislative

The State Science and Technology Institute (SSTI) has published this overview of the 2010 federal budget request. The publication, not intended to be exhaustive, highlights selected science and technology programs and economic development...

Resource Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Economic Development Legislative

This publication documents the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 impact on New Mexico.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: New Opportunities in Public Finance

Bond Finance Economic Development Legislative

This document from Dilworth Paxson LLP offers a summary of bond and other development finance provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

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