Florida

July volume was $31.9 billion keeping the annual pace ahead of last year's record-breaking total. Issuance still lags demand by a large amount — $60 billion by many accounts for August alone — as redemptions coupon payments pile up.

The money is coming in through the federal American Rescue Plan and the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund.

A Moody's report highlights stark contrast in recovery between tourist hotspots such as Florida and metro areas like New York City and the San Francisco.

To ensure continued economic growth, the state has seen a need to diversify into alternative water sources to meet projected needs as well as respond to drought and protect the environment.

Florida Funders investment in eMerge Americas is aimed at helping Miami’s tech and entrepreneurial hub grow across the state. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez joined its board.

David Whitaker has been appointed president and chief executive officer of destination marketing for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

Florida’s unemployment rate rose 0.1% to 5.0% in June while gaining more than 69,300 jobs, as active job seekers look to rejoin the workforce.

S&P said the rating on the senior living revenue bonds Capital Trust Agency issued for borrower H-Bay Ministries Inc. of Texas will now be withdrawn in 30 days.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Miami-Dade are working on plans to protect against rising seas and violent storms, but will it be enough?

South Florida commuters stuck in traffic may see some relief ahead as Miami-Dade County steps up investment in its transportation infrastructure.

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.