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Joint Statement on “Tax Tools for Local Economic Development”
A statement for the record from the Public Finance Network (PFN) in response to the July 30, 2024 Senate Finance Committee hearing.
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2024 Presidential Election: Where They Stand on Munis
Neither candidate’s policy platform offers many details on municipal bonds, but we still have some ideas.
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Judicial Watch 2024: Admin Power and Establishment Clause Cases
A pair of recent SCOTUS rulings could reshape agency rulemaking and enforcement powers, and a case out of Oklahoma could be the next front in establishment clause questions.
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Seven NABL Webinars You Need to Watch
These webinars are designed to fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to access a wealth of knowledge and expertise at your convenience.
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1st Circuit Reverses District Court Opinion in PREPA Revenue Bond Case
Long-awaited opinion in Puerto Rico bankruptcy case may help settle uncertainties in the municipal market.
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119th Congress Strategic Plan
Help inform NABL’s advocacy priorities and plans for the next Congress. Comment by June 30, 2024.
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DEA Rescheduling of Marijuana
Regulators have proposed moving marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug. What do we know and what do we not know?
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Gearing Up for a Potential Tax Bill in 2025
Key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) begin to expire at the end of next year, teeing up the likelihood of a major tax package in the…
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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.
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Biden Releases FY2025 Budget
The FY2025 appropriations season has begun. Here’s a quick summary of what’s inside and what we’re tracking.
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Bonds and Beverages: Chicago
Networking event for Chicago area law students interested in public finance law on March 3, 2024.
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Bonds and Beverages: DC
Networking event for D.C. area law students interested in public finance law on February 22, 2024.