Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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As it tracks the spending of $4.6 trillion of pandemic funds, the GAO is also reviewing what some Republicans deem improper use of the funds by cities and states.
March 1 -
Facing calls to disqualify six more underwriters from negotiated bond sales, the state Bond Commission opted to sell GOs competitively.
March 1 -
The fresh guidance seeks to end a debate over how to prioritize federal transportation funds that's dogged Biden administration officials for more than a year.
February 28 -
Questions arise over the condition of rail infrastructure and how it should influence credit and buy side analysis of local governments that host rail lines.
February 28 -
Maura Healey's plan would expand child tax credit programs while lowering taxes on estates and short-term capital gains.
February 27 -
The state's flagship university said its proposal to acquire its healthcare facilities from Fairview, which is preparing to merge with an out-of-state healthcare system, requires state help.
February 27 -
Legislation barring government contracts with companies that engage in a growing list of "boycotts" in their business dealings has popped up in several states.
February 27 -
Terminal 6 is the fourth big terminal project at New York City's international airport that will create a "modernized global gateway," said Gov. Kathy Hochul.
February 24 -
The idea for a national infrastructure bank has resurfaced in Congress, with advocates saying it will attract private equity and pension funds to fill a gap that federal money can't address.
February 24 -
Economists' quarterly forecast estimates lawmakers will have nearly $696 million more to spend than anticipated and taxpayers will receive $3.9 billion through the state's kicker rebate.
February 24