Budgets

Henry Dachowitz replaces Tony Saunders, who left the county last April.

As state lawmakers confront a $1 billion budget gap, an 11.2% increase in revenues may be short-lived, budget director says.

New Jersey’s escalating pension burden threatens to derail future budget plans, a report said.

Gov. Jerry Brown's $190.1 billion spending plan emphasizes stockpiling reserves, but fellow Democrats in the legislature want more spending.

S&P Global Ratings sees a ripple effect for New Jersey local governments.

Eric Holcomb wants both short- and long-term strategies.

Kansas schools need a $600 million infusion of additional revenue to resolve a state Supreme Court case, said Gov. Sam Brownback.

The full Senate could vote next week on a financing package to replace 75-year-old McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket.

The Dec. 31 expiration of New Jersey’s public safety arbitration cap is a credit negative for the state’s municipalities, according to Moody’s.

Colorado lawmakers enter their 2018 session with election-year politics on their mind and more money in their pockets.

While dodging the actual phrase, Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested now is the time to seriously consider a tolling plan to fund subway and street repair in New York City.

The court upheld a county ruling that taxation limits under a state law eclipse the city's home-rule charter.

New Jersey and its municipalities may face greater fiscal pressures after the state opted to lower the assumed rate of return for pension assets.

The Washington city proactively warns its affluent citizens of a growing structural imbalance.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his State of the State address amid an expanding budget deficit and $2 billion in federal cuts.

Illinois lawmakers return to work this month ahead of the governor's State of the State speech and budget release.

The Democrat and former Hartford city treasurer said Wednesday her administration “restored integrity and public confidence in the office of state treasurer."

The state issued the notes in 2009 to cover operating expenses when its rainy-day fund was depleted.

The sectors creating the most jobs have relatively low wages and the city’s poverty rate remains high, said the Citizens Budget Commission.

New Mexico lawmakers prepare to meet this month buoyed by an improved revenue forecast.