Southeast

A new law increasing the bond authorization responds to federal pressures and increased anticipated prison construction costs.

Tolling on the Belle Chasse Bridge is expected to start Tuesday.

The law cuts the individual income tax rate to 3% by calendar year 2030, with triggers that may drive future annual decreases until it ultimately falls to zero.

New York Power Authority CFO Adam Barsky and Battery Park City Authority CFO Pamela Frederick join The Bond Buyer's Lynne Funk to unpack the far-reaching consequences of eliminating, reducing, or limiting the federal tax exemption for municipal bonds.

Only Georgia has a higher state-level infrastructure grade from the ASCE than the the C the U.S. received this week. More in the Southeast are C-minus or lower.

The state treasurer is seeking someone willing to take the role on a permanent basis.

Plaintiffs are challenging Oconee County's use of general obligation bonds repaid by taxpayers countywide to fund sewer improvements serving a small area.

The governor is calling for a freeze on planned cuts to individual and corporate tax rates.

The bonds, which are expected to sell soon, are rated A1 by Moody's Ratings.

The series 2025B Black Belt Energy Gas District bonds are rated Baa1 by Moody's Ratings based on Deutsche Bank's key role in the transaction.