Southeast

A bill containing union-backed pension concessions for the city of Lexington, Ky., is headed to the desk of Gov. Steve Beshear.

Standard & Poor's junked 10 performing Florida community development district bonds because of debt service reserves linked to surety bonds from downgraded National Public Finance Guaranty.

While Florida is facing a budget surplus for the first time in six years, Gov. Rick Scott said lawmakers should continue to focus on economic growth and job creation.

A bill that would transfer control of Charlotte Douglas International Airport to an independent authority is getting swift attention from the General Assembly, and North Carolina's new governor.

Gov. Bobby Jindal's plan to lower the income tax rate and raise the sales tax gives lawmakers a chance at effective tax reform.

While big destination casinos have lobbied Florida lawmakers heavily to expand gambling options, legislators want an academic study detailing the state's gaming market.

Some Alabama state legislators upset about the downsizing of Jefferson County, Ala.'s indigent care hospital have filed bills that would increase disclosure requirements and redirect indigent funds.

Louisiana Treasurer John N. Kennedy said Gov. Bobby Jindal's proposed 2014 budget is "a fond illusion" and structurally flawed.

French bank Societe Generale sold its holdings in bankrupt Jefferson County, Ala.'s sewer warrants, and has asked to withdraw from two potentially precedent-setting appeals.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said he will propose a plan of finance for the Atlanta Falcons new National Football League stadium in the next two weeks.