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A bill that passed the Florida Senate would authorize bonds to fight algae blooms.
By Shelly SigoApril 17 -
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice likened the fiscal 2018 budget passed by the legislature to a “death certificate,” as he vetoed the spending plan.
By Shelly SigoApril 13 -
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. in Florida posted a $27 million loss in 2016 stemming from what it calls abusive “assignment of benefit” claims and litigation, which are being reviewed by the Legislature.
By Shelly SigoApril 12 - Finance and investment-related court cases
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges and resigned late Monday, followed by Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey's swearing in as the state’s 54th chief executive.
By Shelly SigoApril 11 - Finance and investment-related court cases
Impeachment proceedings began Monday against Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley by the House Judiciary Committee, after the state’s high court ruled that hearings could proceed.
By Shelly SigoApril 10 -
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP hiring public finance veteran Matt Nichols.
By Shelly SigoApril 7 - Finance and investment-related court cases
The Alabama Ethics Commission found probable cause to believe Gov. Robert Bentley violated ethics and campaign finance laws.
By Shelly SigoApril 6 -
In the hunt for new revenue, two Southeast governors made proposals that could signal the revival of a taxing mechanism that was widespread in the pre-World War II era.
By Shelly SigoApril 5 -
The National Collegiate Athletic Association said Tuesday that its games can return to the Tar Heel State after the recent repeal of a law seen as discriminatory to gays and transgender people.
By Shelly SigoApril 4 -
The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia said the bankruptcy of Westinghouse, supplier of new nuclear units at Plant Vogtle for which it has issued billions of bonds, could have a material impact on its financial condition.
By Shelly SigoApril 3