North Carolina

Moody's Investors Service downgraded the ratings on Wake Forest Baptist and North Carolina Baptist Hospital bonds to A2 from A1.

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill authorizing $376 million of bond-financed improvements at six University of North Carolina institutions.

Standard & Poor's affirmed its A-plus ratings on Charlotte, N.C.'s $838 million in airport revenue bonds issued for Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Fayetteville, N.C., Public Works Commission general manager Steven Blanchard has received a top achievement award from the American Public Power Association.

The North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill clarifying that a regional commission should operate Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

A swift-moving "glitch" bill is moving quickly in the North Carolina General Assembly to clarify the governance of the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

The Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule to cut carbon dioxide emissions as much as 30% by 2030 will drive up costs for coal-dependent states, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam said.

Moody's downgraded Wayne Memorial Hospital's issuer rating to Baa1 from A3 due to the North Carolina hospital's "recent weak operating performance and low revenue growth."

Richard Marvin, a 26-year municipal finance veteran, has joined PFM Group as a director opening an office in Winston-Salem, N.C.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation won federal approval to resume work on the $900 million, 20-mile Monroe Bypass project stalled by a federal ruling.

As a union in North Carolina presses for an SEC inquiry into investment practices, State Treasurer Janet Cowell seeks legislative reforms of the pension system.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has named David Tyeryar as the agency's new chief financial officer.

A North Carolina Interstate toll project aimed at congestion relief faces growing resistance from opponents that want the federal highways to remain freeways.

Former state Sen. Dan Clodfelter was sworn in as the new mayor of Charlotte, N.C., on April 9.

The arrest of Mayor Patrick Cannon may prompt state lawmakers to strengthen a law removing Charlotte Douglas International Airport from the city's control.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation named Clayton Somers as the new executive director of the Turnpike Authority.

Southeast bond issuance last year dropped 11% to $56.7 billion as rising interest rates took refundings out of the running and new-money volume was nearly flat.

North Carolina State Treasurer Janet Cowell has appointed a commission to recommend reform measures for the state's $83 billion pension investment program.

The North Carolina State Employees Association filed a public records request to investigate the $83 billion Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System.

While a nearly year-long dispute over the management of Charlotte Douglas International Airport continues former long-time director, Jerry Orr, plans to retire.