Southeast

The Citizens Property Insurance Corp. wants to have a successor selected before the Florida Legislature convenes its new session in March.

The state's benchmark debt ratio for debt service to revenue is at 3.78% — well below a 6% target and 7% limit.

Following a procession of anti-ESG policy decisions in Kentucky, state lawmakers met last week to discuss additional requirements for companies that have cut ties with the fossil fuel industry.

Atlanta will continue to pursue deals like November's $410 million of social bonds, the city treasurer said, despite Republican efforts to defund ESG investing.

Among the special session charges: "Improve the financial stability of the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation," Florida's bond-funded insurer of last resort.

The administration of Gov. Henry McMaster has sought to claim a stake for the state in the electric vehicle and EV battery manufacturing space.

Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health finalized their merger Friday.

Entering into long-term leases for toll lanes in urban areas would free up transportation dollars for rural areas, said Gov. Bill Lee.

The funds will be used to restore running water in counties still grappling with infrastructure damage wrought by July's flash floods, Gov. Andy Beshear said.

Atlanta's first foray into ESG bonds was a resounding success, according to local officials who said investors welcomed the city's inaugural social bonds.