Northeast

After months of deliberation, standoffs and subsequent silence, the Rhode Island legislature has come to an agreement on a budget for fiscal 2018.

New York State may face fiscal challenges from revenue growth that's slower than forecast earlier and from potential federal budget changes, according to the state’s top fiscal officer.

Lacking a new revenue source, the agency that runs New York City's subway may add to its $38 billion of debt.

The plan features tax increases and $1.3 billion of new borrowing.

New York City’s $87.96 billion budget for fiscal 2018 shows “a responsible increase” of 2.8% from the adjusted 2017 budget, according to an analysis done by New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer.

To celebrate, NYC Ferry is offering half price draft beverages on all ships equipped with concessions.

The Manhattan Institute's study comes amid a New York transit crisis and related political bickering

The agency maintains its AA-minus rating on the commonwealth while awaiting a revenue package.

Personal tax receipts plunged 11.6% as investors held off on transactions anticipating tax reform in Washington, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said.

The bipartisan Lottery Enterprise Contribution Act may mark the turning point in New Jersey’s long-term credit rating slide.