CPI inflation remains above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, but the slower rate of increase gives the central bank time to weigh the best course of action.

The new Fed chairman has emphasized policymakers' commitment to tackling inflation since he took office in May and said the number one objective is to get monetary policy right.

Increased use and size of the economic development tool led to the exemption of about $1.1 billion in property taxes between 2010 and 2024.

Tracking with the larger U.S. managed lane sector, the company enjoyed strong growth in its North American market.

The Federal Reserve governor said the central bank should consider near-term rate hikes if core-measures of inflation continue to climb.

Sen. Lindsey Graham's death adds another challenge for Congress as the GOP will find replacements for his committee assignments, including the Environment and Public Works, which oversees the surface transportation bill reauthorization.

Mayor Helena Moreno is concerned state officials may target a casino lease deal the city recently made.

If a fix is not found, the fate of the Highway Trust Fund will get caught up in insolvency debates, said Eno Center for Transportation.

The state's voters will be weighing more than a dozen statewide bond and tax measures come November.

With the future of U.S. public funding for infrastructure remains cloudy in terms of quantity and delivery methods, sentiment appears to be shifting towards allowing more private investment.

Discretionary termination of grants allowed under the rule would pose a particular risk, issuer advocates said.

State budgets are in a state of flux due to aging populations and changes in federal spending policies that are affecting revenue and reserve funds.

Former Rep. Bill Archer, who chaired the House Ways and Means Committee for three terms, died Saturday at the age of 98 leaving behind a tax writing legacy that began in 1994.

The revenue shortfall has the attention of some rating agencies.

The appointment of Don Huffines, a former state senator who won the March 3 Republican primary election for comptroller, takes effect Aug. 1.

Some Southwest states and local governments are reassessing data center developments amid public backlash and litigation against the proliferating projects.

The Ways and Means Committee passed the reporting bill last week along party lines.

Federal Reserve Board Gov. Christopher Waller says he is OK with dialing down the amount of communication issued by the central bank's monetary policy committee, but doesn't want the central bank to throw out the baby with the bathwater.

Chicago had a $219 million surplus at fiscal year's end 2025, despite declines in governmental activities' net position and in investments after moves to boost liquidity.

The rating agency confirmed the Texas city's A1 bond ratings, ending a review for potential downgrade spurred by an impending water supply crisis.