Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore unveiled his $70.8 billion budget proposal that is designed to close a $1.5 billion gap via cuts, fund transfers and swaps of bonds for cash.
January 22 -
A letter outlining the industry's priorities marks the PFN's first official act under a new nonprofit status.
January 21 -
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to keep funding level as the state loses financial support from the federal government and Trump administration.
January 21 -
Republican Ken Paxton said his first-of-its-kind legal opinion aims to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the Lone Star State.
January 20 -
Indiana looks to entice the National Football League's Chicago Bears to move to northwest Indiana by offering state-backed bonds to fund a new stadium.
January 20 -
Another government shutdown later this month may be averted.
January 20 -
The state's Democratic governor and Republican-controlled legislature are at odds over how much to conform with federal tax changes enacted last year.
January 20 -
A squabble between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the state of Maryland appears to be moving towards a resolution which effects two major bridges in the Washington D.C. – Baltimore region.
January 16 -
"There are big credit differences between Chicago and New York City," said an investor.
January 16 -
The measure would fund 40,000-plus homes to address the state's persistent supply gap, supporters say. Time is tight to qualify it for the June election.
January 16 -
The Maryland Department of Transportation's acting secretary said the bill would provide "greater transparency and accountability in transportation spending decisions."
January 15 -
State revenues were down 0.7% in the first six months of the fiscal year compared to a year earlier.
January 15 -
Gov. Ferguson pushed a wealth tax and infrastructure spending in his State of the State speech, but Republicans cried foul on the spending.
January 14 -
Public pensions have notched some improvements as the uncertainty surrounding state budgets and the effects of tariffs raise concerns.
January 14 -
With the latest injunction in favor of Revolution Wind, the Trump administration's war on alternative energy is seeming more and more quixotic.
January 14 -
Moody's Ratings warned some states face credit risk after the Trump administration froze $10 billion of funding to five blue states.
January 14 -
The "Making the American Dream Affordable Again" roadmap makes no mention of tax-exempt bonds.
January 13 -
Maryland is currently battling federal job losses and string of financial challenges but is starting the new year with a new triple-A rating on its general obligation bonds complete with a stable outlook.
January 13 -
The governor's $348.9 billion budget would boost education but targets housing investors.
January 12 -
The compromise bill rejects the Trump administration's effort to rescind $16.5 billion of IRS funding that comes from an $80 billion infusion in the Democrats' 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
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