Southeast

For the 16th consecutive year, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport retained its title as world's busiest airport in 2013.

Bills to make it harder for the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority to raise tolls are pending in the Florida Legislature, and are raising concern about bond funding for future projects.

Litigants appealing Jefferson County, Ala.'s bankruptcy could face an uphill battle based on the history of such cases, according to a legal expert.

The Florida Department of Transportation has opened its first public-private highway project - the $1.8 billion Interstate 595 Express Lanes in Broward County.

Nashville, Tenn.'s ratings were downgraded by Moody's after a credit review the agency started when it revised its methodology for analyzing GO credits.

Oconee Regional Medical Center's failure to resolve covenant violations prompted Standard & Poor's to cut the Georgia hospital operator's ratings to CCC from B.

The arrest of Mayor Patrick Cannon may prompt state lawmakers to strengthen a law removing Charlotte Douglas International Airport from the city's control.

The Department of Justice will revive its federal housing discrimination lawsuit against the Louisiana State Bond Commission after commissioners rejected a settlement.

Kentucky legislators, who disagree on the biennial budget and amount of bonds, now go to conference.

Georgia lawmakers passed a $42.4 billion budget and a constitutional amendment that, if passed, would prohibit legislators from increasing the state income tax.