Lawsuits

New Jersey is planning more than $200 million in borrowing for new government office buildings amid opposition from many in the state's capital city.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

The petition calls the $1.25 billion budget-balancing move unconstitutional.

City council members say they need more time to consider contract and other options.

It's the utility's first long-term debt issuance since a court ruling that could have credit repercussions for SRP and other public utilities.

Judge James Gibbons allowed the city to appeal immediately to the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.

The state’s high-speed rail program still faces a long journey to completion beset by lawsuits and political opponents.

The $2 billion public-private partnership was put on hold after a federal judge issued an injunction.

The Connecticut Education Association seeks an injunction, calling the governor's executive-order cuts illegal.

The job cuts are permitted under the state’s Municipal Stabilization and Recovery Act, the judge ruled.