Southeast

Birmingham, Ala. city councilor Sheila Tyson, saying her constituents can't afford Jefferson County's post-bankruptcy debt, is trying to boost public support for an appeal, as hearings commence.

Atlanta reached its latest federal consent decree milestone by completing two major wastewater infrastructure improvements under budget by $50 million.

Georgia ended fiscal 2014 with $17.9 billion in revenue collections, an increase of 5.2% compared to the previous year, Gov. Nathan Deal said July 14.

Tennessee plans to price $210 million of new and refunding GO bonds Wednesday in the gilt-edged state's first foray into the market in two years.

Fitch raised its ratings on Tampa, Fla.'s water and sewer revenue bonds to AAA from AA-plus noting the system’s "very strong financial performance."

Florida has hired legal counsel to sue the bankrupt Digital Domain over $20 million in state incentive funding.

Virginia ended fiscal 2014 with a general fund with a shortfall of $438.5 million, according to preliminary revenue collection figures.

A federal judge agreed to reopen a Department of Justice housing discrimination suit against the Louisiana State Bond Commission.

Atlanta plans to ask voters to help fund a portion of a $1 billion infrastructure backlog without raising taxes.

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill authorizing $376 million of bond-financed improvements at six University of North Carolina institutions.