TxDOT expects to issue $1.5 billion of bonds in fiscal year 2022, with another $1.5 billion issued in fiscal 2024.

Texas is enjoying record revenues amid continuing uncertainty stemming from the pandemic, Glenn Hegar told The Bond Buyer Texas Public Finance Conference.

The state's record-high budget includes relief from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.

The budget pays off Municipal Liquidity Fund loans, goes easier on local governments, cuts some corporate incentives, and begins drawing down federal relief.

Texas lawmakers are facing a special session after a battle over elections, firearms and finance.

Michigan officials raised revenue estimates by $2 billion this year and $1.5 billion in fiscal 2022 as the state economy beats early pandemic expectations.

While Jacques Jiha cited improved outlooks to stable from Moody's and S&P, skeptics warned of inadequate use of federal aid and lingering outyear budget gaps.

Oklahoma can cut taxes and boost school funding while expanding Medicaid coverage thanks to healthy revenues.

Illinois won't wait for the Treasury Department to consider its request to add COVID-19-related debt repayment as an eligible use of ARP funds.

The state's surplus is overstated and agencies can't handle the mountain of cash proposed in the May budget revision, state analysts say.