Senior Vice President, US Public Finance
Moody's
Nick Samuels is a Senior Vice President for the States and High Profile Ratings Team covering credits for the state of Texas, New York City, and the District of Columbia.
Prior to joining Moody’s, Nick worked for the National Association of State Budget Officers analyzing state fiscal and expenditure trends. Nick holds a BA degree in government from Skidmore College and a Master’s in Public Administration from the George Washington University.
The View from Washington: Legislative Outlook
What are the implications of policy changes in Washington on the municipal market:
Public Finance leaders discuss expectations for the industry. Texas was number 2 on the top three issuers in the country in 2025, breaking issueance records in the state — what do we expect this year? How much credit pressure does the federal funding pullback put on issuers? What priorities should the Texas public finance industry focus on in 2026 and beyond?