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Litigants appealing Jefferson County's bankruptcy case want Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley and Attorney General Luther Strange to join their appeal.
February 19 -
Ex-JPMorgan bankers have asked a federal judge to dismiss federal pay-to-play charges related to the sewer deals that helped push Jefferson County, Ala., into bankruptcy.
February 3 -
The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a motion for summary judgment in its securities fraud case against two former JPMorgan bankers involved in Jefferson County's sewer deals and swaps.
January 30 -
Alabama State University's long-term ratings were dropped far into junk territory, to B from BBB-plus, by Standard & Poor's Jan. 30 due to the significant erosion of reserves.
January 30 -
As Alabama sells the final tranche of bonds its $1 billion transportation program, other states gear up for legislative sessions aimed at funding billions in back-logged needs.
January 14 -
The sewer system ratepayers seeking to overturn Jefferson County's bankruptcy plan objected to briefs submitted to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeal by the National Association of Bond Lawyers and Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association .
January 5 - Alabama
Standard & Poor's lowered its rating to CCC-minus from CCC on the Aliceville Governmental Utilities Services Corp., Ala.'s bonds citing nearly drained reserves.
January 5 -
Municipal bond groups are seeking federal appeals court guidance in a ratepayer appeal of part of Jefferson County, Ala.'s Chapter 9 bankruptcy plan, saying the district court decision allowing a challenge of the plan threatens to undermine market stability.
December 19 -
Alabama plans to price $508.5 million in highway bonds in mid-January backed by an AAA rating from S&P that could save the state $40 million, the governor said.
December 16 -
U.S. District Judge Sharon Blackburn on Tuesday said that Jefferson County can file a petition with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta in the county's bankruptcy appeal, while reframing the question, which is critical to holders of Jefferson County sewer warrants.
December 3