Southeast

Georgia's Public Service Commission begins new hearings on the nuclear reactor project Monday.

Chairwoman Sherry Lewis and two people who work for agency contractors were arrested on embezzlement charges.

Treasurer John Schroder took office Tuesday saying he will push for overhauling the state’s tax system.

A Florida lawmaker has also proposed a law requiring community development districts to get certified appraisals on property they buy.

In two public meetings Thursday, Aiken County school officials accounted for their stewardship of the 1 cent sales tax that has funded several projects and made a pitch for a new $90 million bond issue to keep up with anticipated growth.

Lawmakers Monday authorized issuing the voter-approved debt, including the first sale of $800 million soon.

The state increased the size of the deals by 70%, with its bond finance director citing plans by "the clowns in D.C." to outlaw advance refundings.

The Central Florida Expressway Authority says its deal pricing Tuesday could be up to $347 million.

With rates trending higher, the county still hopes an advance refunding will save water and sewer ratepayers $68 million.

The bonds for Florida’s Brightline train project are rated BB-minus by Fitch.