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The state will use a public-private partnership to replace the 68-year-old Interstate 10 bridge over the Calcasieu River between Westlake and Lake Charles.
December 18 -
The treasurer was released from the hospital Friday after being treated for COVID-19. Louisiana, like most of the country, is seeing a sharp increase in cases.
December 7 -
John Schroder, the Louisiana treasurer who also chairs the state bond commission, has been hospitalized with the coronavirus.
December 4 -
Paying post-petition bond interest to an unsecured creditor during the archdiocese's Chapter 11 bankruptcy is unusual, attorneys say.
November 18 -
TMI Trust agreed to a settlement that allows bondholders to be paid interest during the Chapter 11 case of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans.
November 5 -
The Louisiana State Bond Commission will refinance $424 million of variable-rate bonds; the deal isn't expected to include the termination of underwater swaps.
October 15 -
Treasurer John Schroder, a Republican, has battled with Louisiana's Democratic governor over the funds for the past two years. He has said he will appeal.
June 1 -
State officials estimate revenue shortfalls could reach more than $2 billion, but also believe the magnitude of budget trouble is "highly uncertain."
May 13 -
The city will ask the Louisiana State Bond Commission to authorize issuing up to $100 million of revenue notes.
May 7 -
S&P Global Ratings said balancing the state budget "will be met against a growing cloud of uncertainty” between the recession and COVID-19.
May 4