State of Louisiana

Refundings and taxable deals were also up substantially, driving the region to $75 billion of municipal bond volume, up 32.6% from 2018.

John Schroder's refusal to transfer unclaimed property funds to the state budget led the state to file suit.

Despite opposition to tolls, Louisiana completed its P3 agreement with Plenary Infrastructure to build the Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project.

State Treasurer John Schroder said he will go to court to stop Louisiana’s state government from spending the money.

Louisianans re-elected their Democratic governor, but gave Republicans a Senate supermajority; New Orleans voters authorized $500 million of GO bonds.

NDH founder Scott Haber told Louisiana officials that state tax credits can provide seed funding for public-private partnership projects.

The suit challenges the State Bond Commission's policy of excluding bond underwriters with policies that limit their lending to some gun makers and sellers.

Attorneys for the State Bond Commission said the lawsuit was filed too late and there was no violation of law.

Moody's Investors Service changed its outlook to positive on the state's Aa3 general obligation rating after Louisiana estimated a $500 million surplus.

The $450 million in bond-financed improvements are part of negotiations to extend the contract of the NFL's New Orleans Saints.