Politics

The governor pointed out the advantages of the current low interest-rate market environment and the state’s low debt levels.

Lawmakers approved a Golden State Stimulus that provides relief to businesses and $600 checks to low-income residents on the strength of an earlier-reported surplus.

The legislature's GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee will craft a two-year capital plan after rejecting Gov. Tony Evers' $2.4 billion plan for only the second time in recent history.

An agreement between Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut tribal nations opens the door for the state to compete with its Northeast neighbors.

Nineteen states recognized delayed payments due to last year's IRS delay in the tax deadline to July 15.

Dynamics at play in New Jersey include the pandemic, an election year, massive borrowing, significant federal aid and a major pension liability problem.

The budget, a continuation from the previous fiscal year, was called too austere by some critics.

Advocates for state and budget officials say there is enough ambiguity in the legislation to warrant guidance from the Treasury Department.

Planning will require favorable tax policies, sophisticated capital programing, bond financing, and pioneering public-private partnerships. It also requires a cohesive national, bipartisan infrastructure plan as a foundation to begin addressing this impending infrastructure crisis.

As the governor faces an impeachment inquiry, just how New York State government will function on budget and other matters is an open question.

GOP lawmakers plan to scrap some of the Democratic governor's budget priorities, which include a $2.38 billion capital plan.

Credit scores have an effect on almost every aspect of a person's financial life. A less-than-ideal credit score can make it much harder to get a house or car loan, start a business, or even get a job. President Biden plans to change credit reporting So what does the new administration's plan mean for consumers and lenders? In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of the Biden proposal, what it means for consumers, and how it will impact lending institutions' strategy and operations.

Two top state lawmakers, who along with Cuomo comprise the “three people in the room” that hash out the spending plan, pulled their support of the New York governor.

A conversation with Rodney Slater and Bill Shuster

With federal stimulus payments flowing through the economy, Oklahoma's revenues were encouraging in February.

Increased federal funding, Gov. Janet Mills’ targeting of coronavirus relief funds and the state’s relative success in fighting the pandemic have helped.

Minnesota was staring at a $1.3 billion gap in its next budget cycle just a few months ago, but the new revenue and economic forecast projects a $1.6 billion surplus.

S&P said the proposed budget represents a step in the right direction but it will weigh the final budget and other developments before acting on its BBB-minus rating.

The governor wants the first full actuarial contribution in 25 years, spurring discussion about what else one of the nation's lowest-rated states should do.

The rating agency called the commonwealth's proposed rainy day fund withdrawal moderate.