Georgia authorities and local residents opposed to construction of the new EV production facility are now arguing their case in Georgia's Court of Appeals.

The $2.2 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will add to state and local funds to tackle aging waste treatments networks in some rural townships.

Debt outstanding at state and local public entities totals more than $329 billion, an increase of $61.5 billion since 2017, according to a report by state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

The legislation, co-sponsored by six other Republicans, would apply federal lobbying and vacancy rules to regional Federal Reserve banks and close seven of the 12 existing banks.

The state's benchmark debt ratio for debt service to revenue is at 3.78% — well below a 6% target and 7% limit.

Branding experts argue against ditching ESG. Instead, they say, the finance industry needs to better explain what ESG is.

State spending growth topped 18.2% in FY 2022, the highest annual increase in state spending since the National Association of State Budget Officers began recording the data in 1979.

The high-profile members of the Senate Banking Committee have joined forces on legislation that would subject the Federal Reserve's 12 regional banks to the Freedom of Information Act and other disclosure mandates.

The state sees a fix to budget problems and is betting big on three downstate casinos to pad its coffers.

The borrowing, which will be backed by availability payments, will finance the first six of the state's nine-span Major Bridges P3 program.

Minnesota raised its surplus projections by $6 billion Tuesday and Wisconsin last month added $2.7 billion to its surplus.

Most states are still spending federal dollars and boast full rainy-day funds.

Entering into long-term leases for toll lanes in urban areas would free up transportation dollars for rural areas, said Gov. Bill Lee.

The state will use surplus revenues to pay off the remaining $1.36 billion balance and will loan the trust another $450 million to bolster its health with repayment going toward the state's budget stabilization fund.

Airports, schools and affordable housing received an infusion of cash from lawmakers

"S&P recognizes the progress that has been made and that Connecticut is getting its mojo back," said Gov. Ned Lamont.

The Legislative Analyst's Office forecasts the state could face a $25 billion deficit in fiscal 2023-24.

Incoming Gov. Wes Moore's political support for Hogan's signature project is uncertain.

More than two years after COVID derailed three JFK Airport's high-profile terminal deals, the final project is now on track for groundbreaking early next year.

A combination of federal funding and rising tax collections has filled the coffers.