Budgets

Connecticut's governor asked lawmakers to consider a “mini-budget” should the state miss Friday's deadline.

Lawyers for Medicaid recipients will ask a judge to order Illinois to pay nearly $1.1 billion more a month.

Illinois house leaders continued to negotiate on budget and policy issues with the clock ticking.

The Puerto Rico legislature approved a General Fund budget without debt service, leaving it to the Oversight Board to say where money for bond payments will come from in fiscal 2018.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will veto the biennial budget, although an override is anticipated.

Iowa’s weaker-than-projected revenue collections are so far manageable, Moody’s said.

The union rank and file must OK the agreement as a budget deadline nears.

Alaska lawmakers passed a budget to avoid a government shutdown, without tackling underlying problems.

New York municipalities may see a lapse in tax collections absent new legislation, according to Fitch Ratings.

As the end of the fiscal year for most states’ is approaching, there remain a handful of key states who have yet to pass a budget.

Michigan lawmakers approved fundamental changes to retirement benefits for teachers.

City Council moved forward with a plan to refinance Meadville, Pa.'s debt burden at Wednesday's meeting following a gloomy discussion of current and upcoming infrastructure needs. Council will likely vote to on the refinancing plan at its July 19 meeting.

Cook County's leader says state and federal issues weigh heavily on budget planning.

A new Florida education bill is credit negative for 67 public school districts, Moody's says.

Gov. Charlie Baker wants Massachusetts to provide up to $500 million over five years for life sciences.

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy is developing a plan to operate state government should a budget not materialize.

The Cambria County, Pa., Commissioners unanimously approved a 2016 audit presented by Wessel & Co. that showed the county paid down approximately $6 million of its general fund deficit.

Most Alaska bonds will still be paid in the event of a government shutdown, its debt manager said.

A budget feud between Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and the legislature's GOP majority doesn't pose an imminent threat to the state's high-grade ratings, said Fitch Ratings and Moody's Investors Service.

Unhappy with West Virginia's budget, Gov. Jim Justice said he will allow it to become law without signing it.