Budgets

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.

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.