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Fitch Ratings upgraded Jefferson County, Ala.s general obligation and issuer default ratings to A from BBB, saying that the county has put finances on a strong footing.
By Shelly SigoMay 20 - Kentucky
Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wingate ruled that Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin acted properly when he ordered higher education budget cuts.
By Shelly SigoMay 19 -
The Kentucky Bond Corp. will use its highly rated pool bond program to help Hillview fund a legal settlement negotiated after the city filed for bankruptcy.
By Shelly SigoMay 18 -
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta has said oral arguments will be held in Jefferson County, Ala.s bankruptcy case, although dates for those arguments have been set three times then postponed without a reason.
By Shelly SigoMay 17 -
German Pellets Texas LLC and Texas Pellets Inc. filed petitions for Chapter 11 reorganization last month with $184.7 million of tax-exempt industrial development bonds outstanding.
By Shelly SigoMay 13 -
Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, blasted a budget proposal by House Republicans to address a $600 million deficit by funding a college scholarship program at the expense of health care programs.
By Shelly SigoMay 12 - West Virginia
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has called West Virginia lawmakers back to Charleston on Monday to finish the fiscal 2017 budget, after failing to reach a consensus during the regular session.
By Shelly SigoMay 11 -
Miamis dramatically improving and diverse economy was a driving force that led Moody's Investors Service to upgrade the citys general obligation bonds to Aa3 from A1, despite pending SEC and pension suits.
By Shelly SigoMay 11 -
Richland County, S.C., has set aside funds to pay off a $50 million bond anticipation note amid a probe into what state officials claim are improper expenditures of revenue of a local transportation sales tax.
By Shelly SigoMay 10 - Virginia
Virginia plans to borrow $2.24 billion to finance a wide variety of state and higher education projects, according to a bill signed by Gov. Terry McAuliffe on Friday.
By Shelly SigoMay 9