- Florida
With Florida facing a structural budget imbalance, lawmakers advanced a comprehensive gaming bill that would bring millions in new revenue and establish predictability for our state budget, its sponsor said.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 26 -
In oral arguments on Jefferson County, Ala.s bankruptcy plan last month, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals expressed concern that ratepayers challenging the plan did not request a stay before bonds were sold.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 25 -
After R.J. Reynolds sold four cigarette brands to ITG Brands, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi sued the companies saying they have refused to comply with terms of the states 1997 tobacco settlement deal.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 23 - Louisiana
Louisiana now pegs its official mid-year deficit at $304 million, a number that is complicating the states ability to issue new debt.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 19 -
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam rolled out legislation Wednesday that would cut taxes and increase transportation funding for the first time in 28 years.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 18 -
With a privately owned passenger train service just months away from starting up in south Florida, opponents told a federal judge it would be inequitable to dismiss their lawsuits because of a backroom deal involving public financing for the project.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 18 - Alabama
A significant increase in Birmingham, Ala.s pension liabilities led Fitch Ratings to cut the citys issuer default and bond ratings by one notch to AA-minus, and to revise the rating outlook to negative.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 17 - Louisiana
Louisianas economists projected Friday the states budget shortfall will be as high as $313 million, prompting Gov. John Bel Edwards to say the deficit clearly indicates the need for special legislative session.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 13 - Georgia
A nearly $50 billion budget for Georgia in fiscal 2018 has been recommended by Gov. Nathan Deal, who is also requesting $1 billion of borrowing for state projects, education and transportation.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 12 - Kentucky
Kentuckys credit outlook was revised to negative ahead of an upcoming bond deal, a change S&P Global Ratings said was triggered by the states unfunded pension obligations.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 12