Maine Governor Vows to Fight for Student Debt Relief, R&D Bonds – Maine Public

PORTLAND, Maine – Maine’s Republican governor is vowing to fight for $100 million worth of bonds aimed at attracting young people and supporting research and development. Gov. Paul LePage on a Tuesday radio appearance expressed frustration with fellow Republicans opposed to such efforts. The bonds would fund programs to pay off student loans for those who agree…

Ausgrid hires banks to refinance bridge loan in the US – The Australian Financial Review

Ausgrid’s new shareholders and management team are wasting no time in addressing the company’s capital structure.  Street Talk understands that Ausgrid is preparing to tap the United States privately issued debt market as early as this week, with the help of lenders and advisers Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Commonwealth Bank of Australia.  The US debt…