Southeast

Gov. Josh Stein wants to retain control over the majority of appointments to the North Carolina Utilities Commission.

The ratings agency changed its outlook on its BBB-minus rating to negative from stable Wednesday.

State officials say the long-term infrastructure service contracts Sustainability Partners signs with municipalites should be legally treated as long-term debt.

S&P noted volume growth and solid operating margins at the large Florida-based healthcare system.

The coming fiscal year will have more than 10 times the state bonding as the current fiscal year.

The state hopes bonds and associated incentives will help to address a state-wide housing shortage.

A mix of pay-as-you-go, bond proceeds and federal grants bolster the infrastructure of Mobile, Alabama, which is getting a new arena, air terminal and bridge.

The commission also approved converting a GO bond sale from competitive to negotiated.

Mays led Holland & Knight's public finance practice for more than 30 years.

A $300 million bond and a planned monkey breeding facility's fate are at stake in a legal struggle in Georgia.