Lawsuits

The bond trustee filed notice of a settlement that would extend the maturity of the Industrial Development Authority of Platte County Zona Rosa bonds 30 years.

The Democratic states sued a day after schools were required to certify the elimination of DEI programs or risk losing federal funding.

The lawsuit says Education Secretary Linda McMahon illegally decided not to honor the extension of previously approved COVID-19 relief grants. 

The county will likely tap reserves, issue judgment obligation bonds and make departmental cuts to cover the $4 billion settlement.

Plaintiffs are challenging Oconee County's use of general obligation bonds repaid by taxpayers countywide to fund sewer improvements serving a small area.

Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association has until the end of January to file briefs in its case challenging San Jose's pension obligation bond validation.

Pewaukee, Wisconsin, is the target of lawsuits from a private industry group over a transportation utility fee that was struck down earlier this year.

The decision is expected to be appealed to the Georgia Supreme Court and the ruling could have implications for the muni bond industry.

The lawsuit targets emails with the message "from our friends in DC" that relate to the treasurer's list of firms restricted from state business.

The state agreed to pay $350,000 to settle a sexual harassment suit against Treasurer Fiona Ma.