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Hillview, Ky., and its largest creditor, Truck America, have entered settlement talks over a judgment as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Alan C. Stout continues considering whether the city is eligible for bankruptcy.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 28 - Kentucky
Gov. Matt Bevin rejected the idea of issuing pension obligation bonds as he released his first budget, saying the two-year plan does not raise taxes but impose spending cuts in order to pay more for the states pensions.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 27 - Florida
Florida lawmakers are pressing for legislation that could dramatically alter the states public school landscape, saying parents want more charter schools and smaller school districts.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 27 - Louisiana
John Kennedy, the Pelican state's long-time treasurer, announced on his blog Tuesday that he will run for the seat being vacated by U.S. Sen. David Vitter, R-La.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 26 -
A courts refusal to block the federal Clean Power Plan rule is a credit negative for big coal-fired generators, cities that issued bonds to finance units, and for coal-dependent states, Moody's Investors Service said.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 25 -
All Aboard Florida said it will sell $1.75 billion of tax-exempt private activity bonds for its $3.5 billion passenger train project as market conditions improve.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 22 - Florida
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Funds long-time chief Jack Nicholson plans to oversee the issuance of $1.2 billion of taxable bonds in February before retiring.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 21 - Louisiana
Facing a $2.65 billion budget deficit, newly elected Gov. John Bel Edwards has released a slate of options that he said would deal with the largest budget shortfall Louisiana has ever faced.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 20 -
Rep. Brad Montell, R-Shelbyville, wants the Bluegrass state to study municipal bankruptcy laws around the country, and determine if the state should institute an oversight program.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 20 - Louisiana
Louisiana's budget deficit is a credit negative and it has a narrow window to cure its current-year shortfall, Moody's Investors Service said Monday.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 19