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.

A key consideration in the upgrade was the state's recent actions in both addressing longstanding obligation repayments and rapidly repaying obligations taken on during the pandemic-induced recession, S&P said.

The Arkansas LEARNS bill would create "education freedom" accounts to help cover private school expenses.

The bill in Massachusetts bill would establish a "baby bond" program to create a trust account for children born into a low-income households.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District relied on fare revenue before the pandemic. Ridership has lagged since COVID, and so have revenues.

The state's public pension system initially warned of a $6.7 billion 10-year impact of the required changes that could drive up employer pension costs but an amended version eliminated most of the negative impact clearing the path to advance the bill.

Southeast states are generous with incentives for electric vehicle factories; less so for people and businesses who operate EVs.

State and local governments across the country are making increased efforts to put money forward for the purpose of reparations.

A bill introduced by Sen. Dave Min would prohibit banks that invest in gunmaking from working on any aspect of state public finances, including bond sales.

Public power agencies argued that subsidies for Build America Bonds should be exempt from the federal budget sequestration process.

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli talks with Chip Barnett about his proposal for an amendment to the state constitution to limit backdoor borrowing by agencies and give voters a bigger say on bond issuance. (25 minutes)

A controversial $5 billion bond-financed extension project spurred several bills that would alter the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's debt and other practices.

Gov. Greg Abbott used his State of the State address to fast track his priorities for the legislative session and drop a hint about an upcoming $100 billion transportation infrastructure plan.

It's the latest in a series of so far unsuccessful bills that have targeted federal tax exemptions for debt-financed professional sports arenas.

The municipal bond market gets sucked further into the culture wars with Florida's latest plan to ban issuers from considering ESG factors when issuing debt.

Gov. J.B. Priztker touted the state's fiscal progress in his combined budget and state of the state speech.

Fitch Ratings received enough inquiries over S&P's action — slashing a Chicago suburb's GO rating by seven notches — that it put out a special commentary outlining differences between the two agencies' analytical approach even though Fitch does not rate the village under scrutiny.

Detroit raised its fiscal 2023 and 2024 revenue projections but is proceeding with caution as a potential recession could put a dent in collections and pressures loom as pension payments resume.

The jump signals a big pipeline of projects on the horizon.

Changes to the district's pension code now enshrined in state law put it on a path to full funding in 30 years after voters approved a property tax levy hike.