Budgets

Street space has become the new battlegrounds as municipalities, with fewer resources, look to reimagine themselves.

The New York City suburb achieved record low interest rates for a more than $40 million bond transaction following a credit upgrade that reflected its recent fiscal discipline.

The Chicago Board of Education warns of tough spending decisions ahead if the federal government doesn't act on a new stimulus/relief package.

At a feisty board meeting, officials rolled out draconian scenarios of service cuts and fare and toll hikes should Washington help not materialize.

Vastly improved fund balance levels in New Jersey's largest city leading into the COVID-19 pandemic have helped weather financial headwinds posed by the health crisis.

The coronavirus adds to the fiscal challenges facing the already junk-rated school district, which is the nation's third-largest.

Alan Rubin, co-head of Blank Rome's severe weather emergency recovery team, examines how states and cities can better prepare for catastrophes. Northeast Regional Editor Paul Burton hosts. Recorded Aug. 12. (16 minutes)

With June hotel bed tax collections off dramatically, the county's comptroller said "the pandemic continues to heavily weigh on the tourism industry."

Sharp revenue losses caused by the pandemic triggered a negative credit outlook for Long Island’s Nassau County as it prepares to roll out a new fiscal plan to combat a budget hole.

Stringer sent a letter to Mayor de Blasio on Monday calling on the city to fully fund the indirect cost rate (ICR) initiative.

Failure to aid one could hurt the others, according to the state comptroller's review of the city's financial plan.

The Democratic governor has requested changes to a municipal bonding bill that would have empowered local governments to borrow for offsetting revenue losses from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kathy Wylde, president of the Partnership for New York City, charts a path for restarting the city's economy, including a digital buildup and public-private partnerships. Paul Burton hosts.

Gov. Murphy and the legislature have "disagreements with aspects of the bill."

Mayor Bill Peduto warned of significant cuts to next year's budget if the city does not receive adequate rescue assistance.

Tom Kozlik of Hilltop Securities explains why meaningful federal coronavirus assistance to states and cities is no slam dunk. Paul Burton hosts. Recorded July 21.

The National League of Cities is focused on college towns as part of its effort to persuade the Senate to provide $500 billion to local governments.

The commission approved the borrowing amid projections of a $153 million budget shortfall for fiscal 2020 due to COVID-19.

Howard Cure of Evercore Wealth Management and Maria Doulis of the Citizens Budget Commission examine variables related to the city's FY21 spending plan amid the coronavirus pandemic, a deep recession and civil unrest. Paul Burton hosts.

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran's plan to offset a coronavirus-related deficit faces stiff opposition from the Republican-controlled legislature.