Florida

The USDOT's approval of the allocation triggered threats from opponents that legal action will be taken.

The project to protect environmentally sensitive areas like the Florida Everglades from toxic algae could cost close to $2 billion.

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

Approval of the tax reform bill led the Florida Development Finance Corp. to cancel its Monday meeting to approve a deal for the train project.

Concerned about the tax bill before Congress, the private passenger train owners want to issue bonds by Dec. 31.

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

The state increased the size of the deals by 70%, with its bond finance director citing plans by "the clowns in D.C." to outlaw advance refundings.

The Central Florida Expressway Authority says its deal pricing Tuesday could be up to $347 million.

With rates trending higher, the county still hopes an advance refunding will save water and sewer ratepayers $68 million.

The bonds for Florida’s Brightline train project are rated BB-minus by Fitch.

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.

Without tax-exempt private activity bonds, charters would have to turn to more expensive and restrictive capital sources.

Issuers of conduit debt would lose their primary purpose if Congress eliminates private activity bonds.

The GO bonds for climate change and housing will boost the economy, Moody’s says.

Gov. Rick Scott said his final budget will request $180 million in tax cuts.

Coral Springs voters could be asked if they want to tax themselves to pay for $65 million in citywide improvements.

The referendum asks voters in Mecklenburg County, N.C.’s to approve bonds for schools.

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

Cash and other resources comfortably exceed its potential liabilities, according to he Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund.