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Bond director Ben Watkins lamented the loss of the refinancing tactic that helped refinance 62% of the state’s debt portfolio.

Treasurer John Schroder took office Tuesday saying he will push for overhauling the state’s tax system.

A Florida lawmaker has also proposed a law requiring community development districts to get certified appraisals on property they buy.

“Strengthened” financing agreements for the KFC Yum! Center debt, including longer taxpayer support, resulted in higher ratings.

The Central Florida Expressway Authority’s senior bonds won one-notch upgrades from Moody’s Investor Service and S&P Global Ratings.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has endorsed another record budget for the state: $87.4 billion for fiscal 2019.

The owners of Florida’s private passenger train project want to beat the Jan. 1 expiration date of a private activity bond allocation.

A bill will be released in coming weeks detailing a new structure for all of the state’s retirement plans.

Federal allegations of basketball recruiting violations could lead to sanctions that reduce revenues for the Louisville Arena Authority's bonds.

Irresponsible practices by policymakers drove debt to $11.7 billion, according to a report refuted by a pension official.

The GOs are part of the state’s largest-ever road financing plan, which could total $2.5 billion.

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Senior Director, Head of Municipal Research and Sector Lead Municipal Portfolio Manager, Nuveen - TIAA Investments

An Alabama group wants the justices to rule on a state law backing the county’s recent refunding deal.

The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia voted to finish the two reactors, but cost was not disclosed.

Attorneys dismiss complaints over valuation of amenities in $102 million bond sale as “sophistry.”

Year's end is the new target to launch the first segment of the Brightline train service.

John Sugden reflected on his 15-year career as an analyst and pension expert for S&P Global Ratings.

With no asset to show for more than $4 billion of debt, Santee Cooper’s bonds were downgraded by S&P.

South Carolina and Georgia nuclear reactor owners inked deals supporting the projects, though they’re still deciding whether to complete them.