Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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Ron DeSantis in Florida focuses his bond priorities on Transportation while Georgia's Brian Kemp wants to fund statewide capital needs.
February 13 -
New Gov. Janet Mills’ first budget proposal would hike spending by $700 million without raising taxes or fees.
February 12 -
The proposal is seen as a long shot in a session focused on school finance and property tax reform.
February 12 -
Fixing up mass transit in metropolitan New York could involve several components, Mayor Bill de Blasio said as the city and state renewed their budget tussle.
February 12 -
None of the 12 recommendations require congressional action and all are within the scope of the administrative powers of the IRS, according to NABL.
February 11 -
Airports get creative and turn to privatization to fund projects as federal assistance becomes less reliable.
February 11 -
An asset transfer and payment restructuring were offered to Gov. J.B. Pritzker as ideas for part of a pension fix.
February 8 -
Texas bond volume hit an eight-year low in 2018, but industry experts gathering for The Bond Buyer's annual Austin event are optimistic about the long run.
February 8 -
Calling the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority “a disgrace,” N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged the state Legislature to approve a series of steps to revamp the agency.
February 8 -
Local officials are urging lawmakers to pass a major infrastructure plan after years of disappointment.
February 7 -
Lawmakers are weighing two plans that would divert to so-called "kicker" rebate issued to taxpayers when income tax revenues exceed the forecast.
February 7 -
The Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago says its plan would put the state on path to fiscal solvency and double-A ratings.
February 6 -
Even as he ties his latest tax proposal on natural gas drilling to infrastructure improvements, Democrat Tom Wolf must overcome resistance from GOP lawmakers.
February 6 -
Leveraging underutilized public real estate assets through commercial development can be a viable strategy to fund capital improvements.
February 6 -
Duane Davidson recommended more use of pay-go financing, instead of borrowing, in the state's debt affordablity report.
February 5 -
Kevin Stitt's first State of the State address called for higher reserves to manage downturns and raises for the state's teachers.
February 5 -
Though Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore. sees public-private partnerships as a viable option, he said it won’t work everywhere.
February 5 -
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a $34.1 billion budget while calling again for a tax on natural gas drillers, with a new twist.
February 5 -
A new report from the state comptroller lays out budget strains that weigh on the backlog despite strong revenue numbers.
February 5 -
A sharp drop in New York State income tax collections will force revisions to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $175.2 billion budget proposal unveiled.
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