Louisiana

The bond panel approved $215 million in public facilities revenue bonds and $125 million in housing bonds.

Southeast state governments are among the most dependent on federal Medicaid, SNAP and FEMA funding.

A legislative office predicted the tax cut package would lead to a loss of $500 million a year rather than be revenue neutral.

The rating agency cited concerns about limited unrestricted reserves for lowering its rating outlook for more than $1 billion of debt.

The third-most-populous Louisiana city is closing out a 2021 bond authorization, but has plenty left from a 2024 bond referendum.

State officials say the long-term infrastructure service contracts Sustainability Partners signs with municipalites should be legally treated as long-term debt.

The commission also approved converting a GO bond sale from competitive to negotiated.

Tolling on the Belle Chasse Bridge is expected to start Tuesday.

The Southeast has many of the largest ports and cargo airports in the country along with extensive foreign investment that creates exposure to trade turmoil.

The issuing entity said it has collected enough money to pay all outstanding debt service.