Shelly Sigo

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.

Miami-Dade County is pricing $487.5 million of water and sewer revenue bonds this week in support of a multi-billion dollar initiative to finance improvements.

Gilt-edged Georgia saw tax collections rise monthly during fiscal 2013, except for November, to end the year with an increase of $17 billion or 5.9% compared to fiscal 2012.

Voters in Wake County, N.C., will go to the polls on Oct. 8 to decide if they will tax themselves to support $810 million of general obligation bonds for schools.

Jefferson County, Ala., has chosen Citi as senior underwriter for a $1.89 sewer warrant refinancing to take place in December after emerging from Chapter 9 bankruptcy.

Moody's Investors Service Monday downgraded LaGrange, KY's general obligation bonds and lease revenue notes to Ba2 from A3.