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The deposit exceeds some pre-budget estimates that the fund would receive $14 million, said Gov. Tom Wolf.

The U.S. Supreme Court case heightens the risks for Georgia, because authorities could be forced to borrow to build alternate water systems.

Fitch Ratings says the application of its new rating criteria is not expected to result in widespread downgrades.

In a third special session this year, the Republican-led Legislature is considering new funding to prop up the budget signed by Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Illinois and Pennsylvania are the only two with a negative rating outlook, Fitch Ratings said Tuesday.

The plan would raise power costs, but analysts say municipal utilities and energy cooperatives can absorb the increases or pass them on to customers.

Four Twenty Seven developed climate change software to help bond investors assess future credit risk.

The $139 million refunding saved Alabama’s most populous county $12.35 million in debt-service costs.

In the first tranche of its $800 million sale, West Virginia says residents will get an opportunity to invest in the state.

Gov. John Bel Edwards has called lawmakers to the capitol on May 22 to deal with the budget deficit.