Florida

The state's record-high budget includes relief from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.

Grace Dunlap, Chair of the Board at Bryant Miller Olive P.A., has been honored with the 2020 Ralph A. Marsicano Award presented by the City, County and Local Government Law section of the Florida Bar.

Even with a 23.3% year-over-year drop in May, with five months now officially in the books, long-term muni volume stands at $169.45 billion, ahead of the $157.96 billion issued in 2020.

Cruise ship ports in the U.S. may see some light at the end of the tunnel after more than a year without any departures because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The city will sell $439 million of general obligation bonds voters authorized in 2018 in three tranches instead of the originally planned four.

Revenue from the new law would replenish the state's unemployment fund and then cut taxes on commercial real estate rents.

An increase to $30 billion from $15 billion on the PAB allotment overseen by the Department of Transportation was one suggestion a House panel heard Thursday.

The ratings agency also said it expects cruises will resume at modest levels in the second half of this year.

Miami and Miami-Dade County are conducting studies of how to use cryptocurrencies in various local government capacities.

Fitch also affirmed the authority's $1.8 billion of senior lien bonds at AA-minus and $968 million of subordinate lien bonds at A-plus.