Shelly Sigo

Bankrupt Jefferson County, Ala., is seeking bids from underwriting firms to assist with its $1.89 billion sewer warrant refinancing obligation later this year.

Georgia is seeking public comments on three vendors that are vying to build the estimated nearly $1 billion, 30-mile, Northwest Corridor managed-lane project.

Settlements with most of the creditors holding Jefferson County, Ala.'s $3.1 billion of defaulted sewer debt should help pave the way for a smooth Chapter 9 exit.

Raleigh, N.C., on Monday selected transportation projects that will be funded in anticipation of voters approving a $75 million bond referendum in October.

Jacksonville, Fla., and the NFL's Jaguars will fund $63 million in mostly bond-financed stadium improvements, including two of the largest-ever video scoreboards.

Jefferson County, Ala., has negotiated another agreement to settle payment on $138 million of defaulted sewer debt held by liquidity banks.

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has postponed oral arguments on several issues relating to Jefferson County, Ala.'s bankruptcy case until Jan. 15.

The State Budget and Control Board approved $120 million in general obligation bonds June 18 to help with the expansion of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner plant.

The Internal Revenue Service's adverse ruling about the Village Center Community Development District will not impact other Village CDD bonds that Fitch rates.

Jefferson County, Ala.'s bankruptcy judge is being asked to reconsider postponing a case by sewer system ratepayers who say they will be unfairly impacted by a deal with major creditors.

Gilt-edged Georgia plans to competitively price up to $842 million in general obligation bonds June 26 in a multi-faceted deal that could have broad investment appeal.

Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez is expected to join Kentucky officials Tuesday for groundbreaking of the 'downtown' Ohio River Bridges Project.

Florida's Citizens Property Insurance Corp.'s chief financial officer, Sharon Binnun, has submitted her resignation effective July 5.

The Atlanta BeltLine Inc. has selected Paul Morris as its president and chief executive officer.

The South Carolina Supreme Court has upheld the governance of the state's Transportation Infrastructure Bank.

Central Florida's Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority soon will search for a new chief financial officer following the resignation of Nita Crowder.

A hearing is set for June 27 on Jefferson County, Ala.'s motion to delay sewer system-related litigation. The county is also asking for postponement of appeals before the 11th Circuit Court.

Bond attorney Griffith 'Grif' F. Pitcher died April 23 following a short illness. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna, Ga.

As the state of Florida works on its largest public-private partnership project, local governments hope a bill waiting for the governor's signature can expand the use of P3s.

The Georgia Supreme Court unanimously ruled last week that use of school tax revenue to fund development projects, including the Atlanta BeltLine, is constitutional.