Southeast

Moody's Investors Service said legislative reform measures related to Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corp. are positive factors for the state's largest property insurer.

Jefferson County, Ala., has proposed an aggressive timeline for exiting bankruptcy but objections have been lodged before the judge can even confirm the schedule.

Louisiana Treasurer John N. Kennedy came close to throwing his hat into the 2015 governor's race but declined to set a deadline for a decision.

Louisiana is relying on revenue generated from a two-month tax amnesty period beginning in September to help balance the fiscal 2014 budget.

Jefferson County, Ala., said that the IRS completed an examination of the county's 2006 lease revenue warrants with no change in tax exempt status.

Charlotte, N.C., officials are examining their options after lawmakers passed a second bill taking operations of Charlotte Douglas International Airport away from the city.

Kentucky should adopt enabling legislation and open the doors for public-private partnerships at all levels of government, says the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

The South Carolina Public Service Authority, known as Santee Cooper, will price $1.7 billion of bonds as early as Tuesday if market conditions warrant.

Miami told bondholders that it will "vigorously defend" itself against securities fraud charges brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Securities and Exchange Commission's recent enforcement action against Miami, Fla. signals the commission's seriousness about both upholding prior cease and desist orders and holding public officials accountable, market participants said.