Shelly Sigo

Objections to Jefferson County, Ala.'s Chapter 9 bankruptcy disclosure statement will be heard by a federal court Tuesday as the county opposes $2.6 billion in claims for payments made by one objector.

Moody's said a recent IRS ruling affecting the Village Center Community Development District's tax-exempt status will not impact the agency's ratings on other district ratings.

Charlotte is in court again fighting passage of a second bill by the North Carolina General Assembly transferring Charlotte Douglas airport's operations to a 13-member commission.

Moody's Investors Service said legislative reform measures related to Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corp. are positive factors for the state's largest property insurer.

Jefferson County, Ala., has proposed an aggressive timeline for exiting bankruptcy but objections have been lodged before the judge can even confirm the schedule.

Jefferson County, Ala., said that the IRS completed an examination of the county's 2006 lease revenue warrants with no change in tax exempt status.

Charlotte, N.C., officials are examining their options after lawmakers passed a second bill taking operations of Charlotte Douglas International Airport away from the city.

Kentucky should adopt enabling legislation and open the doors for public-private partnerships at all levels of government, says the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

The South Carolina Public Service Authority, known as Santee Cooper, will price $1.7 billion of bonds as early as Tuesday if market conditions warrant.

Miami told bondholders that it will "vigorously defend" itself against securities fraud charges brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Georgia has chosen Northwest Express Roadbuilders to negotiate a contract for the construction of the 30-mile, managed-lane Northwest Corridor project.

Kentucky is selling $207.7 million of Garvees to partially fund its $1.3 billion bridge project known as the "Downtown Crossing" because it traverses Louisville.

Columbia, S.C.-based Pope Zeigler has hired Larry Flynn to work out of the law firm's newly established office in Spartanburg.

A court fight is under way between the city of Charlotte and the North Carolina General Assembly over the ownership of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott held a ceremonial signing of House Bill 85 Friday to bring further attention to the Sunshine State's new comprehensive law governing public-private partnerships.

On Nov 5, Miami-Dade County voters will decide whether to tax themselves to issue $830 million of general obligation bonds for capital needs at Jackson Health System.

The South Carolina Public Service Authority, known as Santee Cooper, had its bonds dropped to A1 from Aa3 by Moody's Investors Service ahead of a $1.7 billion sale.

Officials overseeing Jefferson County, Ala.'s municipal bankruptcy say they understand the challenges and stigma that Detroit now faces.

Atlanta plans to refinance $771.7 million of water and sewer revenue bonds in the next two months for interest savings and to deal with an unhedged swap.

Miami Beach Commissioners selected Tishman South Beach ACE as the master developer for a $1 billion convention center and entertainment district.