Budgets

New Jersey's treasurer told lawmakers a proposal to boost the state’s underfunded pension system through lottery revenue would not negatively impact future budgets.

A feud over tax relief between Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and the GOP may hurt a bond rating.

West Virginia bondholders will be paid even if state lawmakers fail to enact a budget by July 1.

California lawmakers approved a $183.2 billion all-funds budget package.

A survey of more than 200 government finance officers revealed that the vast majority of them are not confident in their long-term fiscal projections.

A special session of the Illinois General Assembly will begin June 21.

The Michigan Senate and House approved changes to the teachers’ pension system as part of a state budget deal.

New York City will invest heavily in specific industries in an attempt to create 100,000 good-paying jobs over the next decade, according to a plan released on Thursday by Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Philadelphia is maintaining the long-term revenue projections from its new sugary beverage tax despite an early shortfall.

STRATFORD, Conn. -- Mayor John Harkins on Wednesday again vetoed a budget that was passed by the six hard-liners on the Town Council.

Illinois House and Senate Republicans laid out a formal budget and reform package.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's signature put the state on a $217 billion budget for the next two years.

New York City Mayor de Blasio on Wednesday launched Cool Neighborhoods NYC, a $106 million program designed to curb the effects of extreme heat on vulnerable residents.

Washington State lawmakers are unable to come to an agreement on education funding as the fiscal year-end looms.

WEST HAVEN, Conn. -- With the annual audit of fiscal 2015-16 now delivered to the city -- and showing the city's cumulative deficit rising by $500,000 to $16.8 million -- the long-discussed deficit financing plan to bond the deficit and pay it off over time is ready to go forward.

The Chicago Transit Authority and Regional Transportation Authority are latest rating victims of Illinois political gridlock.

California lawmakers reached an agreement Tuesday on the most contentious budget items.

New York City gets mixed marks from the Citizens Budget Commission for its adopted fiscal 2018 budget.

Illinois’ swap providers agreed to lower termination triggers, the governor's office said.

San Diego's mayor vetoed changes the City Council made to the budget that cut funding for two special elections.