Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo and Republican Cranston Mayor Allan Fung will duel in November's general election.
September 13 -
S&P boosted the outlook on New Mexico's AA rating to stable from negative.
September 12 -
State Controller Betty Yee said revenues came in $1.14 billion higher than anticipated.
September 11 -
Demand for public-private partnerships in higher education is on the rise, particularly for student housing and parking, according to a report issued by Fitch Ratings.
September 10 -
The school is expanding its housing offerings as part of a strategy to attract and retain students.
September 7 -
Maine Gov. Paul LePage is pushing the federal government to reverse the decisions of his state's voters and courts, and block a Medicaid expansion plan.
September 6 -
His two-decade career as a California elected official has given him a reputation as a fiscal policy expert.
September 6 -
The state recorded $31.94 billion of sales tax revenue, according to state Comptroller Glenn Hegar.
September 6 -
The state will receive $1 billion from the Indiana Toll Road concessionaire over the next three years in return for higher tolls.
September 5 -
The state gas tax will rise by 4.3 cents per gallon on Oct. 1 to support the state's Transportation Trust Fund.
August 31 -
The Maine Supreme Court dealt a blow to Gov. Paul LePage’s efforts to slow voter-approved Medicaid expansion.
August 29 -
NASBO Executive Director John Hicks said that deposits made to rainy days funds from budget surpluses will likely bring the total to more than $58 billion for fiscal 2018.
August 29 -
The extent of the damage from mudslides triggered by Hurricane Lane is yet to be determined, state officials said.
August 29 -
Such a move might allay fears in the capital markets while removing lawmakers from decision-making, according to consultant Jim Millstein.
August 29 -
Other bills signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner include one to support a PACE clean energy financing program.
August 28 -
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy cut an education bond measure to $500 million from $1 billion.
August 28 -
Keely Bosler will take the helm at the department, replacing Michael Cohen.
August 23 -
The state is still measuring tax revenue from sports betting in the thousands of dollars.
August 22 -
Lawmakers will consider internet sales taxes, electric and hybrid vehicle user fees, a state lottery and bonds to fund transportation projects.
August 22 -
The measure, which may be on the ballot in 2020, would lift the Proposition 13 limit on commercial property tax assessments.
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