Southeast

Florida's catastrophe fund will weather the storm and shouldn't need reinforcements yet. Two Florida-related sales are still expected next week.

Ramirez & Co. continues growth plans with the addition of bankers in Texas, Florida and New York.

The commission also made changes to planned Louisiana State gas and fuel tax bonds of up to $1 billion

State income tax collections were off last year and some analysts are watching to see how planned tax cuts will affect the triple-A state's revenues.

They new hires will serve various functions in different regions of the country.

Moody's has raised the senior bonds to Aa1 from Aa2 and assigned a stable outlook to them.

"That's great news, and it reflects the outstanding work and commitment of our city council and my administration to keep Tampa on rock-solid financial footing," said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor.

The agency cited a sustained commitment to healthy reserves and structural balance.

Florida's official outlook indicates the state government faces a $10 billion deficit by mid-2028 without major tax and spending changes.

North Carolina is the latest state to eye using a P3 to build tolled express lanes amid insufficient state funding.