Budgets

The federal government ran a $214.1 billion deficit in August.

The state's special commission on pension funding is exploring contributions of real-estate assets to an independently managed trust.

New York City Council Member Daniel Dromm, chair of the Finance Committee, talks about the recently passed budget, the Council’s priorities in the upcoming session, and the challenges and successes he has had in his life. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host.

Toni Harp says New Haven does not intend to apply to Connecticut's oversight board despite budget struggles and deficit borrowing.

As New Jersey considers legalizing recreational marijuana, cities want a piece of the revenue pie.

City officials want to avoid more draconian state oversight by the new Municipal Accountability Review Board.

Continuity is expected as other financial team members remain while the city conducts a national search for a replacement.

The New York mayor launched an initiative to update and expand the city’s long-term strategy plan.

A state agency said the Luzerne County city should explore alternatives to the Act 47 workout program.

The unrestricted cash balance was nearly unchanged from the end of fiscal 2017.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday said he will not seek re-election next year.

Buffalo Comptroller Mark Schroeder addresses the city’s latest fiscal challenges stemming from dwindling reserves and his political future after an unsuccessful Democratic primary challenge against longtime Mayor Byron Brown. Andrew Coen hosts.

Most of the damage caused by the region's many summer blazes has been contained to wildlands.

Michigan no longer has any local governments under emergency management and the state program may be quietly laid to rest.

City Budget Director Melanie Hartzog discusses the $89.16 billion fiscal 2019 budget, spending priorities, reserves and the dynamic between Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office and the City Council. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host.

The commonwealth also intends to offer $765 million of GO bonds and $160 million of Clean Water Trust bonds.

Two of three sales in Connecticut’s recent bond offering set record retail orders, said state Treasurer Denise Nappier, while spreads continued to drop.

Multiple constitutional claims, including racial gerrymandering, are cited in lawsuits filed by the city of Stockbridge and Capital One Public Funding.

Moody's Investors Service raised the county to Aaa from Aa1.

Minor-league baseball's Pawtucket Red Sox rejected a Rhode Island bonding framework for more generous subsidies in Worcester.