Budgets

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.

San Bernardino is working to put bankruptcy in the rear-view mirror as it executes the plan of adjustment.

The Prarie State faces the possible loss of at least one of its investment grade ratings if it doesn't resolve its budget crisis.

Texas lawmakers did well on transportation spending but less so on Medicaid funding, according to S&P.

Debt service on Illinois bonds “will not be delayed or diminished,” the comptroller said.

The West Virginia Legislature adjourned after passing another budget that defied the governor's wishes.

New York State tax revenue is below projections in the new fiscal year after a sluggish May.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- As bad as the city's finances are, every little bit helps. And a little bit of help is coming in the form of a $50,000 franchise fee to install cellular antennas on light poles.

The Chicago Public Schools paid a punishing yield on short-term state grant anticipation notes.

Unfunded liabilities will still pester Pennsylvania, Moody's says

Louisiana lawmakers approved a 2018 budget but face a $1.2 billion shortfall a year from now.

The Rhode Island House will debate a $9.2 billion fiscal 2018 state budget.