CDFA believes this is the time to facilitate conversations focused on community improvement and combating the impact of COVID-19. There is still time to register for the 2020 CDFA Virtual National Summit as we explore the financing programs and resources available to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19. Join us, along with expert speakers from across the country, as we discuss, plan, and prepare for the development finance industry to lead the charge with our recovery.

Key lawmakers advocating for municipals bonds did well Tuesday night, setting the stage for strong support for future municipal bond initiatives. Despite a few tight races, lawmakers with histories of backing muni-friendly legislation held on, making muni bond provisions such as the reinstatement of tax-exempt advance refunding and raising the federal cap on tax-exempt private activity bonds more likely.

Virginia is moving forward with its largest-ever infrastructure project, bucking a trend developing in other areas of the U.S. where capital funding is being cut amid the coronavirus pandemic.