Houston is one of the largest U.S. cities to set up a trust to help fund non-pension retiree benefits such as healthcare.

The report provides the first step in assessing what level of benefit enhancement is needed before further state action is taken on Tier 2 pension benefits.

The bill moved through votes in the Republican-controlled state legislature and onto the desk of a supportive Gov. Kay Ivey in just under a month.

Additionally, state Treasurer Dale Folwell endorsed an anti-ESG bill in the state legislature.

Some Democrats objected to the lack of hearing on the bill, which cements Aviation Trust Fund taxes for the next five years.

Weekday ridership on the farebox-dependent regional transit system is below 40% of pre-pandemic levels. Some lawmakers are pushing a state transit rescue package.

The City-County Council signed off on up to $625 million of borrowing for a city-owned convention center hotel after a developer-financed plan fell through.

Economic boosters in Virginia say 100,000 acres of abandoned mine lands can provide the state a unique tool in meeting green energy goals.

The website highlighting newly launched public and private projects comes ahead of the administration's second "Investing in America" tour in July.

"We are delivering the largest cut to Connecticut's income tax rates in state history," Gov. Ned Lamont said.