Southeast

The third-most-populous Louisiana city is closing out a 2021 bond authorization, but has plenty left from a 2024 bond referendum.

The downgrade pushes $2.2 billion of private activity bonds issued for the passenger train startup though the Florida Development Finance Corp. to junk.

Charlotte will sell $330 million of bonds and Duke Health will offer $540 million.

Gov. Josh Stein wants to retain control over the majority of appointments to the North Carolina Utilities Commission.

The ratings agency changed its outlook on its BBB-minus rating to negative from stable Wednesday.

State officials say the long-term infrastructure service contracts Sustainability Partners signs with municipalites should be legally treated as long-term debt.

S&P noted volume growth and solid operating margins at the large Florida-based healthcare system.

The coming fiscal year will have more than 10 times the state bonding as the current fiscal year.

The state hopes bonds and associated incentives will help to address a state-wide housing shortage.

A mix of pay-as-you-go, bond proceeds and federal grants bolster the infrastructure of Mobile, Alabama, which is getting a new arena, air terminal and bridge.