Budgets

The Chicago Civic Federation opposes the school district's budget over its reliance on uncertain revenues and debt.

Fishers won't be on the hook to cover debt service payments on bonds.

The plan would toll East River bridges and charge motorists within certain parts of Manhattan, with an eye on funding transit.

The school board will vote amid new optimism about state funding.

The mayor touted his millionaire's tax while his Democratic challenger backs congestion pricing.

Gov. Chris Christie said the bond-funded mall and entertainment venue will deliver billions in tax revenue to the Garden State.

They are also trying to hash out a final state budget deal.

With Illinois school aid still in limbo, there is talk of compromise ahead of a veto override vote next week.

The need to close a widening deficit and backstop Hartford could pressure other cities and school districts.

S&P cited benefits such a borrowing would offer Illinois.

The rating agency cited the threat that the troubled city would lose tax revenue.

The state already has budget deficit two months into the fiscal year.

The Board of Regents enterprise since 2001 has saved more than $101 million by refinancing bonds — with most of those savings coming since the Great Recession in 2008, after which interest rates plummeted to the lowest in recent history.

State officials say they won't permit unlimited short-term borrowing.

The governor's adjustment protects the state's neediest districts but hits others hard.

New Jersey is on track for revenue growth in 2018 after a strong start to the new fiscal year with July tax collections, according to State Treasurer Ford M. Scudder.

About $1 million will go to service the city's street bond debt, leaving the Duluth with $2.8 million for actual work.

State officials say they are prepared for increased pressure on its $10 billion general fund.

The city council unanimously approved a for the city to host the games in 2028.

The governor wants an amendment requiring a supermajority vote of lawmakers to raise taxes and fees.