Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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The Board of Education approved a fiscal 2024 budget amid warnings about the need for more state help to manage a gap of up to $700 million in fiscal 2026.
June 29 -
San Diego city leaders are in the early days of assembling a P3 that could transform six city blocks with fresh space for city workers and affordable housing.
June 29 -
With no agreement on how to structure a historic property tax cut, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state lawmakers back for a second special session.
June 29 -
U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain ordered the Oversight Board propose a new plan of adjustment by July 14.
June 28 -
The new toll on vehicles entering large swathes of Manhattan will be a key part of the MTA's future capital plan.
June 28 -
The city is uncoupling Greenville's economic development arm from the local government, with the goal of spurring private sector investment in the city of 72,000.
June 28 -
Road projects make up more than half of the winning applicants, with transit accounting for another 16%.
June 28 -
Getting project grant agreements in place, which formally releases the federal funds, is taking more time than expected.
June 28 -
"We believe pensions have an elevated probability of stressing the state and local governments' budgets even as Illinois has made supplemental contributions above the statutorily required amounts," S&P Global Ratings analyst Joseph Vodziak said.
June 27 -
The bank hasn't managed debt sales in Texas since a measure took effect in 2021 that bars governmental entities from working with companies that "discriminate" against firearms businesses. BofA's "current risk-based framework and policies" can comply with that law, a lawyer for the bank has told the state.
June 27 -
The Brent Spence Bridge and Hudson Tunnel were among last year's winners of the sought-after federal Mega grants.
June 27 -
State lawmakers passed bills aimed at the city's home-rule powers and a union contract impasse, as well as funding for a convention center expansion.
June 27 -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers struck a budget agreement just days before the start of the fiscal year.
June 27 -
The Police and Fire Retirement System lacks authority to shift to a 20-year amortization of unfunded legacy liabilities from the 30-year term laid out in the city's bankruptcy exit plan, according to a judge's ruling that eases one fiscal pressure point for the city.
June 26 -
The early redemption plan saves the state $266 million in interest payments and allows pull-tab gambling revenue to flow to the general fund.
June 26 -
After holding at its last meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee may decide to raise rates again in July.
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As the Republican-controlled state House and Senate remain divided on how to deliver a historic tax cut, the governor vetoed dozens of bills to pressure lawmakers.
June 26 -
The Nevada System of Higher Education regents are expected to select a new chancellor by the end of June. Former treasurer Kate Marshall is a finalist.
June 26 -
The Republican ESG bill calls for studies on key muni market issues, including bans on soliciting business, ESG disclosure and investment decisions by underfunded state and local pension plans.
June 26 -
Gov Maura Healey touted new spending on green energy, transportation, and housing in releasing the five-year Capital Investment Plan.
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