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A state congressional committee voted down a proposal to replace the aging Calcasieu Bridge with a toll-road through a public-private-partnership. Now limited options remain to carry out the work, say some state officials.
October 26 -
Endorsed by Donald Trump, Landry has fought against ESG precepts and has had several run-ins with the state Bond Commission over firearms and abortion issues.
October 16 -
The region's issuers sold $30.3 billion of municipal bonds in the first half of 2023, 29.9% less than they did during the same period last year
August 23 -
The Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District is selling bonds to continue renovations on the Caesars Superdome, which will host the 2025 Super Bowl.
June 14 -
Bolstered by key political support, states across the southeast are building toll roads through public-private partnerships to manage congestion.
May 17 -
"What are our options? You either pick these banks or you don't. If you don't, business shuts down. We stop building infrastructure," said state Treasurer John Schroder, the bond commission chair.
April 26 -
The rating agency affirmed Louisiana at AA-minus. The state also received its first-ever rating from Kroll Bond Rating Agency: a AA rating and stable outlook.
April 4 -
Facing calls to disqualify six more underwriters from negotiated bond sales, the state Bond Commission opted to sell GOs competitively.
March 1 -
Spending on climate proofing infrastructure and other green capital developments increased 68% while overall volume tumbled 13% in the region.
February 15 -
The 150-acre facility is expected to create about 200 local full-time positions and between 500 and 1,000 indirect local jobs.
January 11