Southeast

"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.

Moodys says it is placing additional weight on the states' Aaa ratings in determining the Garvee ratings.

The commission approved $73 million of limited obligation bonds for Rowan County schools.

Analysts say the Jacksonville, Florida, utility has been able to move past concerns over its attempt to breach a contract with MEAG and to privatize.

Fitch cited economic and demographic factors in explaining the downgrade.

Fitch also upgraded the city's Georgia Municipal Association certificates of participation (city of Atlanta public safety projects) to AA-plus from AA.

Eisner Advisory Group Partner Allen Wilen is the chief restructuring officer for Jackson Hospital & Clinic.