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Alabama proposal would set its gasoline tax rate to match the average fuel levy in surrounding states.
March 18 -
Jefferson County, Ala., said in a notice Monday it paid $5.37 million earlier this month to the Internal Revenue Service for investing some of its 2004 school warrants at interest rates higher than allowed by federal tax laws.
March 14 - Kentucky
In the Southeast, pent-up need for capital and low interest rates translated into a five-year high for bond issuance in 2015.
February 24 -
Jefferson County, Ala.'s bankruptcy appeal is expected to be argued before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta the week of May 16.
February 19 -
Jefferson County, Ala., faces another court test more than two years after its exit from bankruptcy was approved.
February 5 - Alabama
Gov. Robert Bentley told legislators Tuesday that bond financing for new prison construction will be paid from the budget that now pays for costly upkeep at aging and overcrowded facilities.
February 3 -
A group of Jefferson County, Ala., taxpayers have cross appealed a judges recent ruling in hopes of further blocking the countys plan to issue refunding warrants.
January 8 -
Jefferson County, Ala., has appealed a judges ruling that struck down a state law to allow the county to issue debt; a group of challengers has also pledged to appeal.
January 4 -
An Alabama court struck down a state law that would have allowed Jefferson County to return to the bond market.
December 15 -
Moody's Investors Service upgraded three of Jefferson County, Ala.s credits three notches to investment grade citing improved financials and the expanding local economy.
December 9