Southeast

The state is selling $1.2 billion of GOs, and a recent deal from Vicksburg highlights a structure that makes a difference to the state's local governments.

The rating agency said the upgrade reflected financial resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong rebound in air travel demand exceeding expectations.

Turnout was less than 14% during Saturday's voting where only one constitutional amendment out of four was approved.

S&P said the AA-minus rating on the city’s limited ad valorem and non-ad valorem bonds was supported by Miami's strong economic recovery.

The rating upgrade reflects “sustained reduction in its long-term liability burden and Fitch's expectations of a stable burden going forward."

The county said the increase in shipping volume at the port didn’t cause any congestion for boats or delays in product shipments.

A federal judge signed off on sanctions against IFS Securities Inc.'s former head trader for allegedly pocketing phony commissions and unauthorized trades that bankrupted the firm.

Fitch Ratings revised the Canaveral Port Authority and Port Everglades rating outlooks to stable from negative as cruise ship activity accelerates.

Voters in Virginia also decided the fate of several large bond referendums while Atlanta voters will see a mayoral runoff at the end of the month.

The independent financial services firm will be bulking up its public finance business by hiring additional staff as it looks to Florida's West Coast while supporting its existing offices in Miami and Boca Raton.