Southeast

City officials said consolidating the boards will improve governance and result in stronger fund performance.

Embezzlement charges at the Alabama agency will not impact bond payments, general manager says.

Decisions by Georgia and South Carolina regulators and lawmakers will affect the public owners of two nuclear projects.

The state-supported Kentucky university’s bond rating was downgraded to A-plus by S&P Global Ratings.

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.