Northeast

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a $34.1 billion budget while calling again for a tax on natural gas drillers, with a new twist.

A sharp drop in New York State income tax collections will force revisions to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $175.2 billion budget proposal unveiled.

Strong 2018 numbers at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey underscore the importance of its capital investments, officials said.

The New York economy slipped in January, with current conditions falling to its lowest level since June.

A year after fighting with lawmakers over new taxes, Gov. Phil Scott pitched $18 million of revenue raisers in his $6.1 billion budget proposal.

With extreme weather more frequent, investors and rating agencies are scrutinizing the effects of resiliency measures on municipal budgets and reserve levels.

The compromise does not include a full federal takeover of the New York City Housing Authority, which the federal agency had threatened.

Trade reporting and supervisory failures were behind FINRA's action against the New York-based firm.

Improved financial conditions bolstered by additional state aid drove cash-strapped Jamestown, New York back to investment grade following years of budget deficits.

Ronnie Lowenstein, director of the Independent Budget Office, weighs the city's fiscal picture against the backdrop of economic and Washington uncertainty. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host.