Southeast

S&P noted volume growth and solid operating margins at the large Florida-based healthcare system.

The coming fiscal year will have more than 10 times the state bonding as the current fiscal year.

The state hopes bonds and associated incentives will help to address a state-wide housing shortage.

A mix of pay-as-you-go, bond proceeds and federal grants bolster the infrastructure of Mobile, Alabama, which is getting a new arena, air terminal and bridge.

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

Mays led Holland & Knight's public finance practice for more than 30 years.

A $300 million bond and a planned monkey breeding facility's fate are at stake in a legal struggle in Georgia.

The Osceola School District sales tax revenue bonds got strong ratings despite the county's economy facing headwinds from a weakening tourism sector.

Both states' governors said they will appeal the FEMA denials, which comes amid concern the Trump adminstration is hobbling the emergency response agency.