Budgets

The minor-league Pawtucket Red Sox want a new venue, which would involve city, state and team bonding.

An expert on California's local tax system said the ruling is unlikely to impact voter requirements for tax measures.

A state appeals court ordered Harvey, Illinois to levy a property tax to boost the nearly insolvent firefighters' fund.

The legislative deal ends a stalemate that had blocked funding for K-12 schools statewide.

Adequate funding for transit is a heightened focus, says Nick Sifuentes, the new chief of the Tri-State Transportation Campaign.

Chicago's board of education approved a budget before a state vote on aid and with city funding uncertain.

Narrowing liquidity and elevated liabilities led to the one-notch downgrade and a negative outlook.

A full assessment of Hurricane Harvey's impact to municipal credits remains weeks away as Houston and southeast Texas continue battling high waters.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill late giving the state an alternative route to shedding Atlantic City public safety staff.

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.