Southeast

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has appointed a task force to recommend a uniform process for establishing public-private partnerships at all levels of government.

The Reedy Creek Improvement District, the municipal services and financing arm of the Disney Co., plans to sell $383.56 million of tax exempt, ad valorem tax bonds starting Tuesday.

A preliminary purchase price has been negotiated for some of the land to build the Atlanta Falcons a new $1 billion football stadium, though the exact site still has not been determined.

Florida's debt is declining by the billions and its economy is "back on track," according to experts watching the Sunshine state's vital signs.

Gilt-edged Charlotte, N.C., will sell nearly $150 million of general obligation bonds in two upcoming offerings during August.

Environmentalists urge Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal to back a lawsuit seeking damages from oil and gas operations.

Jefferson County, Ala.'s disclosure statement won approval in Birmingham federal court Tuesday, after Federal Judge Thomas Bennett struck down objections to the bankruptcy plan.

Objections to Jefferson County, Ala.'s Chapter 9 bankruptcy disclosure statement will be heard by a federal court Tuesday as the county opposes $2.6 billion in claims for payments made by one objector.

Moody's said a recent IRS ruling affecting the Village Center Community Development District's tax-exempt status will not impact the agency's ratings on other district ratings.

Charlotte is in court again fighting passage of a second bill by the North Carolina General Assembly transferring Charlotte Douglas airport's operations to a 13-member commission.