Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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Democrat Gretchen Whitmer will sign a supplemental bill restoring more than half of the funding she vetoed in a policy dispute with the GOP-led legislature.
December 12 -
The state flagship university is entering into a 50-year concession with ENGIE North America and Meridiam for a $1.165 billion upfront payment.
December 11 -
John Hicks has left his position as executive director of NASBO to become Kentucky's budget director.
December 10 -
Fitch Ratings raised Hawaii to AA-plus from AA.
December 10 -
New York State lawmakers may raise taxes to combat a looming $6.1 billion budget deficit.
December 9 -
The North Tarrant Express Mobility Partners will price $1.2 billion of refunding bonds that enjoy the boost of Fitch Ratings' one-notch upgrade to BBB.
December 9 -
Gov. Tim Walz wants to use some of the extra funds for a bonding bill to fund infrastructure investments in the state.
December 6 -
State funding hasn't kept pace with expenses, and will continue to be constrained by other fiscal priorities.
December 6 -
A stagnant energy economy has different effects in two neighboring states that are among the nation's top oil and gas-producers.
December 5 -
Petitioner John Tillman Wednesday appealed the August circuit court ruling barring his taxpayer complaint challenging repayment of the bonds.
December 4 -
In a recent Moody's report, analysts said states would be able to weather a moderate recession due to healthy reserves.
December 4 -
General Treasurer Seth Magaziner touts his campaign for Rhode Islanders to buy state bonds ahead of a planned $153 million sale, plus other initiatives from his office. Paul Burton hosts.
December 3 -
California lawmakers warned by LAO against spending a large anticipated surplus.
November 27 -
The Bay State's transportation and congestion crisis puts its economic viability in jeopardy, officials say.
November 27 -
The Division of the Budget said escalating Medicaid costs are the main reason for the projected shortfall.
November 25 -
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Total state spending increased 5.7% in fiscal 2019 supplied by a 4.7% increase in federal funding that was augmented by a 5.9% increase the use of state funds.
November 21 -
In a working paper paper released by the Volcker Alliance on Wednesday, researchers said states need to do a better job of disclosing their infrastructure needs.
November 20 -
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recommended a $91.4 billion budget for fiscal 2021 that includes borrowing for more than just transportation needs.
November 19 -
Tom Kozlik of Hilltop Securities explores how pension underfunding woes continue to weigh on public finance. Paul Burton hosts.
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