Southeast

The budget includes plans for transportation bonds to be sold over the next few years.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure into law that restrict local governments increases in property tax yields.

The groups are taking additional steps to try to stop or pause development of a major industrial park between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

The city plans to sell $110 million of bonds this summer to cover operating expenses for the rest of the year.

Democrats have, at least temporarily, blocked measures that would have led to local sales tax increase referendums.

The Commonwealth Transportation Board in Virginia rolled out a $28.5 billion, six-year transportation infrastructure improvement plan that covers roads, bridges, rail, and more.

"The upgrade recognizes two important factors: the strong operating performance of Vogtle Units 3 and 4 since entering commercial service and the strength of the project's contractual framework," said Ernest Libershteyn, MEAG director of finance and treasury.

For the first time since 2023, Georgia will bring its general obligation bonds to the municipal bond market, with a $1.57 billion competitive deal.

The Nashville-based private university plans to sell up to $430 million of tax-exempt bonds.