Jefferson County in Alabama has become the first municipality to successfully tap the bond markets while still in bankruptcy protection, selling $1.8B in sewer warrants. However, Jefferson will reportedly have to pay up to 6.85% in interest on the debt, which has a maturity as long as 40 years. The county is due to go to court today to seek authorization to exit Chapter 9 by the year-end.
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