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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.

"I think it's undemocratic of major asset managers to use their power to influence societal outcomes," said Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis.

An increase in the volume of tax-exempt bond deals for long-term, fixed-priced natural gas contracts may signal a turnaround in the prepaid energy market.

Total November volume stood at $19.712 billion, the lightest of any month year-to-date, in 527 versus $37.073 billion in 1,055 issues a year earlier, according to Refinitiv data.

Local officials will now be able to access to revenue from a special tax levy previously reserved only for bonded debt to pay for capital improvements.