Shelly Sigo

Memphis, Tenn., recently closed on the sale of $208 million of general obligation bonds after a marketing effort that allowed underwriters to drop yields.

Florida's pension plan for public employees faces new reform measures in the Legislature though it is considered well-funded compared with many other states.

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear vetoed enabling legislation for statewide use of public-private partnerships late Friday saying it was wrong to enshrine in law a toll ban on a long-planned $3.5 billion bridge project.

Georgia saw revenues increase by 12.3% in March, the ninth consecutive month collections have gone up this year.

Four retired Chattanooga, Tenn., police and firefighters attempting to block recent pension reform measures filed suit against the city and pension fund.

Former state Sen. Dan Clodfelter was sworn in as the new mayor of Charlotte, N.C., on April 9.

In Memphis, Tenn., and Atlanta, major airport-centered economic development plans anticipate using innovative and traditional financing.

A Georgia judge continues hearing arguments Thursday in the validation of $278.3 million in bonds to support the Atlanta Falcons' new stadium

The Alabama Legislature's session ended April 3 with lawmakers passing state budgets, but taking no action on bills affecting the Birmingham Water Works Board.

Chattanooga, Tenn.'s recent public safety pension reforms reducing the city's liability by nearly $86 million is a credit positive, according to Moody's.

With a hefty surplus to spend, the Florida House passed what would be the state's highest budget ever for fiscal 2015, totaling $75.3 billion. Senate and House budgets now go to conference.

The loss of Southwest Airlines at Jackson-Evers International Airport in Mississippi prompted Fitch Ratings to downgrade the airport to BBB-plus from A-minus.

For the 16th consecutive year, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport retained its title as world's busiest airport in 2013.

Bills to make it harder for the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority to raise tolls are pending in the Florida Legislature, and are raising concern about bond funding for future projects.

Litigants appealing Jefferson County, Ala.'s bankruptcy could face an uphill battle based on the history of such cases, according to a legal expert.

The Florida Department of Transportation has opened its first public-private highway project - the $1.8 billion Interstate 595 Express Lanes in Broward County.

Nashville, Tenn.'s ratings were downgraded by Moody's after a credit review the agency started when it revised its methodology for analyzing GO credits.

Oconee Regional Medical Center's failure to resolve covenant violations prompted Standard & Poor's to cut the Georgia hospital operator's ratings to CCC from B.

The arrest of Mayor Patrick Cannon may prompt state lawmakers to strengthen a law removing Charlotte Douglas International Airport from the city's control.

For yet another year, uncertainty surrounding the potential loss or cap of the municipal tax exemption concerned panelists at the National Municipal Bond Summit.