Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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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.
November 19 -
The question of how to pay for the governor's $21 billion, 10-year transportation bill points to the political third rail of highway tolls.
November 15 -
P3 players are turning to smaller projects and taking on more partners, industry insiders told a Bond Buyer conference.
November 15 -
Montreal businessman Anthony McCord will arrive next month as New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority's chief transformation officer to address the authority's myriad operational and capital funding challenges.
November 15 -
The $1 billion bi-state agreement includes building a wider bridge over the Potomac and adding tolled express lanes.
November 14 -
NDH founder Scott Haber told Louisiana officials that state tax credits can provide seed funding for public-private partnership projects.
November 13 -
The risk of a state takeover of the bankrupt utility, which Gov. Gavin Newsom has suggested, is not incorporated into California's rating, S&P said.
November 12 -
Reduced activity in the oil patch is showing up in Oklahoma's revenue growth, Treasurer Randy McDaniel said.
November 12 -
Gov. Brian Kemp asked state agencies to reduce spending by 4% in the current budget and by 6% in fiscal 2021.
November 11 -
Unlike previous central bank chiefs, Powell’s chances of being renominated by either the current president or many of the Democratic contenders are slim.
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