The governor has formed an Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy, while committing $100 million for clean-energy initiatives that include vehicle electrification.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's says potential federal funding relief would go first to pay down short-term debts likes its Federal Reserve borrowing and the state's bill backlog.

Indiana, Michigan and Ohio budget proposals benefit from a revenue picture that is more optimistic than feared earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Howard Cure of Evercore and Maria Doulis, formerly of the Citizens Budget Commission, explore New York City's fiscal variables amid the pandemic. Paul Burton hosts. (30 minutes). Recorded Jan. 26.

Gov. Jim Justice outlined a vision to repeal the state income tax, which drives almost half of the state's general fund revenue.

The governor, in his $46 billion biennial budget proposal, called for both as the state seeks to plug a deficit from the effects of COVID-19. The plan also has a bond provision.

Local governments would get 40% of the $350 billion in direct federal aid to state and local governments.

J.B. Pritzker laid out a few details of his upcoming budget proposal, saying he won't seek a tax hike and will hold spending steady.

The state plans a series of municipal bond sales with tailwinds from upbeat fiscal news, including its first surplus on a GAAP basis.

Tom Kozlik of Hilltop Securities examines variables related to President Biden's first-stage rescue package, including market reaction, state-local aid and vaccine rollout. Paul Burton hosts; Recorded Jan. 27. (19 minutes).