J.B. Pritzker's challenges as Illinois governor include low bond ratings, structural deficits and underfunded pensions.

The state expects to see an extra $265 million in tax revenues for fiscal 2019, which ends Sept. 30, and $225 million in fiscal 2020.

Lawmakers plan to restructure the state's retirement plans in this year’s session, after last year’s bill was struck down.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's proposed two-year budget holds the line on spending to boost state's rainy day fund.

Jared Polis vowed to find solutions to the underfunding of the state's transportation system.

Gov. Nathan Deal, who leaves office Monday, said incoming state revenues were down 4.5% in December compared to 2017.

The governor said his proposed fiscal 2020 budget represents a 4% increase over this current budget, of which 80% is one-time costs.

With a strong rebound in revenue for 2018, incoming Gov. Kevin Stitt will get a break from the shortfalls that plagued his predecessor.

Ron DeSantis' first executive order reverses some policies of predecessor Rick Scott on environmental and water issues.

The General Assembly canceled the terms of Illinois State Toll Highway Authority board members, allowing Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker to make his own picks.

The bill would require at least one gender diverse and one racially or ethnically diverse candidate to be interviewed for Fed regional bank president vacancies.

State and local governments are keeping tourist attractions like the Grand Canyon open.

The newly installed Gov. Janet Mills signed an executive order to move forward with voter-approved Medicaid expansion blocked by predecessor Paul LePage.

Comptroller Glenn Hegar projects a record $119.1 billion of revenue heading into the 2019 legislative session.

The legislature is exploring improvements to tax collection forecasting to better align the state’s spending priorities.

Skeptics question the reliability of the new design and New York MTA's ability to execute the project cheaply and efficiently.

A federal judge struck down New York State's newly enacted opioid tax, creating a potential budgetary challenge for the state as Gov. Andrew Cuomo gears up to unveil his next fiscal plan.

Lawmakers are under pressure to fix the state's severely unfunded pension obligations.

Bill Glasgall of the Volcker Alliance breaks down the organization's report card of the states in five crucial budgeting components. Paul Burton hosts.

Roads, local projects, contamination sites, and the state's rainy day fund will all see funding boosts.