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CDFA Bond Finance Update - November 15, 2016

Bond Finance Update
November 15, 2016
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Trump and State and Local Governments: The Known Unknowns
George Friedlander provides a look at some of the key "known unknowns"—factors that are likely to affect valuations and creditworthiness and functioning in the state and local finance  sector as the new Administration and Congress sort them out.

Ohio State Bond Strategy Honored
The strategy that Ohio State University has used for issuing municipal bonds has been named the Midwest Deal of the Year by Bond Buyer. It is the second time in five years that the publication has recognized the university.

SIFMA Releases U.S. Municipal Credit Report, Third Quarter 2016
The municipal bond credit report is a quarterly report on the trends and statistics of U.S. municipal bond market, both taxable and tax-exempt. Issuance volumes, outstanding, credit spreads, highlights and commentary are included.

Decision 2016 | The SourceMedia Business Issues Scorecard
An index of SourceMedia's comprehensive election analysis for professionals in financial services, healthcare and technology. With coverage of more than 50 contests and ballot initiatives.

All Aboard FL's Brightline Renews Push for Tax-Exempt Bonds
All Aboard Florida's Brightline has renewed its push to sell millions in tax-exempt bonds to help pay for its proposed passenger train service connecting South Florida to Orlando. The Coral Gables-based company first sought permission to sell $1.75 billion in tax-exempt bonds in 2014, but the tight municipal bond market forced officials to shelve the sale last year.

MSRB Seeks New Complaint Process for MAs, Updated One for Dealers
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board wants to amend several of its rules to both create a municipal advisor client complaint process as well as update and streamline its current requirements related to dealer customer complaints.

October Sets New Record for Municipal Bond Issuance
Sales of municipal bonds and notes soared to a record $52.5 billion in October, the biggest month of issuance since records began in the 1980s, according to Thomson Reuters data.

Market Reports

KPM Weekly Rate Update
KPM Financial | Nov. 14 | Bond Finance | Market Reports

Weekly Capital Markets Update
Wye River Group | Nov. 14 | Bond Finance | Market Reports

Interest Rate Risk Management Weekly
KeyBank | Nov. 14 | Bond Finance | Market Reports

Municipal Market Update
Stern Brothers & Co. | Nov. 8 | Bond Finance | Market Reports

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Trump Dismantling of Dodd-Frank, Halt on New Rules Could Affect Munis
Donald Trump's presidency and the Republican-controlled Congress set the stage for historic tax reform and increased spending on infrastructure next year, which has the potential to jeopardize the tax exemption for municipal bonds, according to market participants.

Trump's Infrastructure Plan Draws Support, But Could Hurt Munis
President-elect Donald Trump's promise to rebuild the nation's infrastructure is resonating with Republican and Democratic lawmakers, but could spell trouble for municipal bonds.

Ballard Spahr's Utah Bond Team Jumps to Gilmore & Bell
Making a big leap west, Missouri-based Gilmore & Bell PC snared an eight-lawyer public finance team from Ballard Spahr LLP's Salt Lake City office.

FL Train Developers Try New Bond Strategy to Thwart Lawsuits
The private developers of a Florida intercity passenger train system unveiled a new financing strategy they said will moot two pending federal lawsuits nearing conclusion in Washington, D.C.

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Bond Finance Headlines

Seattle Leaders Clash on Nearly $30M in Bonds
The Seattle Times | Nov. 15 | Bond Finance

Localities Cautioned on Future Federal Road Funding Under Trump
The Bond Buyer | Nov. 15 | Bond Finance | Federal | Infrastructure Finance | Local Finance Program | State Finance Program

Historic Preservation Debate Leaves Phoenix Needing More Precise Economic Data
Downtown Devil | Nov. 15 | Bond Finance | Economic Development

Justice Mulls False Claims Act Charges Against Issuers, Borrowers, MAs
The Bond Buyer | Nov. 15 | Bond Finance | U.S. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) | U.S. Dept. of Treasury

Groups Want MSRB to Focus on EMMA, Market Costs as Strategic Goals
The Bond Buyer | Nov. 15 | Bond Finance | Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB)

How Green Bond Issuers Weigh Certification
The Bond Buyer | Nov. 15 | Bond Finance | Green Finance

CA Districts Pass $23B in Construction Bonds, Most Parcel Taxes
Ed Source | Nov. 14 | Bond Finance | Economic Development

Municipal Bond Yields Jump to One-Year High
The Oklahoman | Nov. 11 | Bond Finance

Portland Affordable Housing Bonds to Generate $785M
Portland Tribune | Nov. 10 | Bond Finance | Community Development

CA Voters Approve Record Number of Local Tax and Bond Measures
League of California Cities | Nov. 10 | Bond Finance | Special Assessment Districts

CA Voters Approve $3.5B BART Bond In Bid to Improve Aging Infrastructure
San Francisco Business Times | Nov. 10 | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance

RI Voters Approve 5 Bonds Totalling $227M
Turn To 10 | Nov. 10 | Bond Finance | Green Finance | Infrastructure Finance

Bay Area Voters Approve Affordable Housing Measures, Mostly by Wide Margins
KQED | Nov. 10 | Bond Finance | Community Development | Infrastructure Finance

U.S. Voters Say Yes to Big Bond Issues, Mixed Message on Taxes
Reuters | Nov. 10 | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance

Solana Beach School District Voters Approve $105M Bond Measure
Del Mar Times | Nov. 10 | Bond Finance

OR Voters Give School Bonds Mixed Results
Oregon Public Broadcasting | Nov. 10 | Bond Finance

AZ Voters Leaning Toward Tempe Bonds, But Against Mesa Tax Increase
East Valley Tribune | Nov. 10 | Bond Finance

KeyBanc Expands Pittsburgh Banking Team
The Bond Buyer | Nov. 10 | Bond Finance | Member News

S&P Reassessing, Deferring Some Ratings Due to Errors in Sector Models
The Bond Buyer | Nov. 10 | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance

Trump Win Signals Infrastructure Boom, Possible Tax Exemption Threat
The Bond Buyer | Nov. 9 | Bond Finance | Federal | Infrastructure Finance | Legislative

$43M WHEFA Bond's Assist Oakwood Lutheran Senior Ministries
WHEFA | Nov. 8 | Bond Finance

Bay Area Council Hits Back at BART Bond Opponents
San Francisco Business Times | Nov. 8 | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance

Bond Refinancing Saves $80M in Tax Dollars
The San Diego Union Tribune | Nov. 8 | Bond Finance

Bonds Pitched as a Way to Create Affordable Housing in Seattle
The Seattle Times | Nov. 8 | Bond Finance | Community Development

NYPA Approves $475M Bond Deal
Buffalo Business First | Nov. 8 | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance

All Aboard Florida Downsizes Bond Financing Plan
The Real Deal | Nov. 7 | Bond Finance

Munis Could Benefit from Democratic Senate
The Bond Buyer | Nov. 7 | Bond Finance | Legislative

Error Sends $1.8B Overland Park Project Back to Square One for Incentives
Kansas City Business Journal | Nov. 7 | Bond Finance | Incentives | Special Assessment Districts | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)



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