Economy

Rhode Island's governor is asking lawmakers to forward $269 million worth of initiatives to voters.

The Florida Supreme Court ruled that the initiative was misleading, violated state law, and shouldn’t be placed on November’s ballot.

With the phase one trade deal with China finally signed, there should be less uncertainty, which will boost the economy. But will China adhere to the pact?

The California Debt Limit Allocation Committee wants more information on the request for $600 million of private activity bond allocation.

Indian River County won’t pursue the federal litigation further, but it will proceed with a lawsuit in state court over the use of its railroad crossings.

The state prosecutor for the Jacksonville area said the probe into the city-owned utility has been turned over to the federal justice system.

Officials in the Massachusetts city insist taxpayers will not be on the hook for the planned minor-league Polar Park in the Canal District.

Transportation advocates focused on new state revenue sources that can place the cash-strapped agency on firmer financial footing.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's assets dropped by $8.5 million.

An SEC advisory committee recommended allowing investment advisers affiliated with broker-dealers to offer and sell negotiated new issue muni bonds during the order period that the dealer also participates in.

Martin Arrick, a managing director at S&P Ratings and its longtime not-for-profit healthcare group leader, will retire on Jan. 15.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority released its annual Risk Monitoring and Examinations Priorities letter Thursday.

American Triple I Partners named Carlton Byrd as head of capital formation and investor relations.

If regulatory agencies approve the transaction, the acquisition will expand Beaumont's hospital count to 12 and increase total revenue to $6.1 billion.

President Trump announced sanctions on Iran, but with no signals about other retaliation, the markets appear convinced of no further escalation of hostilities.

Despite opposition to tolls, Louisiana completed its P3 agreement with Plenary Infrastructure to build the Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project.

Two rating agencies lowered their outlook for University Hospitals to stable from positive.

New York's governor wants the state to lead efforts for increased capacity at Manhattan's busy transit hub.

California's I-Bank will be the conduit on the second set of bonds to finance construction of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

JEA terminated former managing director Aaron Zahn without cause; the city attorney’s office is investigating if Zahn should be fired for cause.