Southeast

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.

“Strengthened” financing agreements for the KFC Yum! Center debt, including longer taxpayer support, resulted in higher ratings.

Franklin County, Tenn., officials recently approved an almost $8 million bond issue to fund a long-awaited expansion of the county's jail.

The Central Florida Expressway Authority’s senior bonds won one-notch upgrades from Moody’s Investor Service and S&P Global Ratings.

The Natchez-Adams School Board took steps toward borrowing $34 million.

The Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority took one of the last steps Wednesday in finalizing inducement bonds totaling $565 million for three major developments.

At Tuesday's Davidson County Board of Commissioner's meeting, the county moved forward with discussions on potential bond packages for capital needs.