Law and legal issues

Decisions by Georgia and South Carolina regulators and lawmakers will affect the public owners of two nuclear projects.

The state-supported Kentucky university’s bond rating was downgraded to A-plus by S&P Global Ratings.

Georgia's Public Service Commission begins new hearings on the nuclear reactor project Monday.

The bankruptcy court rejected arguments that a suburban Chicago project doesn't qualify for Chapter 11.

A Florida lawmaker has also proposed a law requiring community development districts to get certified appraisals on property they buy.

New Jersey is cutting salaries for Atlantic City firefighters after a court limited staff reductions under the state’s Municipal Stabilization and Recovery Act.

Chicago's new borrowing entity brings $575 million of sales tax securitization bonds to market this week.

Contract saves the city about $9 million by locking in a more favorable rate with Great Lakes Water Authority.

The council said the delay to Nov. 27 would buy more time for newly elected council members to weigh in on an amended version of a 30-year deal with Great Lakes Water Authority.

The state's high court sided with Gov. Mark Dayton in a dispute threatening the appropriation backing one COP financing.

Approximately $900 million of costs would be financed through sales tax revenue bonds.

A bankruptcy court judge is weighing whether the municipal government-sponsored project qualifies for Chapter 11.

Mike Duggan won another term in Detroit, and Flint's Karen Walker beat back a recall effort.

The Georgia Public Service Commission will determine if the twin reactor project at Plant Vogtle will go forward.

A court ruling offers some financial relief to the distressed gambling hub, according to Moody’s Investors Service.

The Tulare Local Health Care District defaulted on its revenue bonds and closed its hospital.

A complaint has reportedly been filed with the Texas Ethics Commission against a group and one of its vocal leaders, claiming they have violated state laws in opposing the City of Mineral Wells' $17.26 million bond election.

City Council approved another 30-day contract, risking the long-term deal.

A lawsuit seeking to halt construction of the Windy Gap Firming Project's Chimney Hollow Reservoir would not necessarily affect Longmont's proposal to sell $36.3 million in bonds to help cover Longmont's share of the project's costs — if voters approve that measure.

The council wants to buy time to decide on a longer term water contract.