"When you add everything in this document up, it demonstrates you can make smart investments when you budget wisely, trust the market rather than try to dictate it, and empower your citizens more than you empower the government," said Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.

A power struggle over the governance of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and a Houston mayor ending a legal dispute with firefighters that could improve the city's Fitch rating are among the legal stories bond market professionals are watching.

Washington state lawmakers approved a $14.6 billion two-year transportation budget, a $1 billion increase.

Analysts say states can avoid short-term issues as a result of strong reserves but some may face challenges over the longer term.

Spaceports should have the same access to tax-exempt financing as airports and seaports, supporters say.

Indiana saw a tax revenue windfall in January, with general fund revenues coming in 15.8% above last January's number and 9.3% above December's projections.

Six financial institutions may be placed on West Virginia's restricted list if they are found "boycott" the fossil fuel industry, Riley Moore said.

FEMA, state and cities have been in a dispute over federal funding locals say was promised to place homeless people in hotels after the pandemic struck. Officials say the recent outlay doesn't cover the disputed time frame.

A new tax on corporations would create a dedicated revenue stream for commuter rail and bus operator NJ Transit under New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's budget plan.

In addition to repowering the nuclear plant, the Palisades owner wants to build a pair of new small modular reactors, which would mark another first in the U.S.