Tuesday's "top two" primary set the lineup for November's general election, which will bring the state a new governor and treasurer.

Rvenue soar 10.2% in May compared to a year earlier, accompanied by strong growth in oil and gas income.

Gov. John Bel Edwards objected to a spending plan that would impose cuts of more than 24% on most state agencies.

The looming legalization of sports betting in New Jersey will provide only slight winnings to the Garden State and Atlantic City, according to analysts.

Municipal analysts see the holes in the spending plan, but secondary market traders reacted positively.

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner and lawmakers acknowledged much work remains to be done to put the state on sounder fiscal footing.

The $1.2 billion in bonds are being sold through a conduit by a P3 developer.

Governor says federal help is an unprecedented opportunity to improve the islands' infrastructure, economy and government revenues.

They see aggressive assumptions and a failure to tackle long-term problems like pension underfunding.

The Federal Transit Administration rules will take effect on June 29 of this year.

Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed a tax credit bill that doesn't include incentives for reality shows.

Gov. Bruce Rauner said he will sign the budget state lawmakers approved Thursday.

The legislation would empower the state treasurer to buy up to $2 billion in vouchers for bills the state has not paid.

Eric Greitens hands the reins of state government over to his lieutenant governor Friday.

What's in the next Illinois budget is more important to S&P Global Ratings than whether it is passed soon.

The covenant commits the state to four financial-restraint measures that lawmakers passed.

Tax collections that came in below forecast reinforce the need for new tax revenues, said Elizabeth Muoio.

The privatization plan is in a holding pattern with new County Executive George Latimer calling for his own aviation blueprint.

The lawsuit says the state's plan to pay off oil producers by issuing bonds violates the state constitution.

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner submitted a capital appropriation for the project this week.