Politics

Gov. Tim Walz wants to use some of the extra funds for a bonding bill to fund infrastructure investments in the state.

State funding hasn't kept pace with expenses, and will continue to be constrained by other fiscal priorities.

A stagnant energy economy has different effects in two neighboring states that are among the nation's top oil and gas-producers.

Petitioner John Tillman Wednesday appealed the August circuit court ruling barring his taxpayer complaint challenging repayment of the bonds.

In a recent Moody's report, analysts said states would be able to weather a moderate recession due to healthy reserves.

General Treasurer Seth Magaziner touts his campaign for Rhode Islanders to buy state bonds ahead of a planned $153 million sale, plus other initiatives from his office. Paul Burton hosts.

California lawmakers warned by LAO against spending a large anticipated surplus.

The Bay State's transportation and congestion crisis puts its economic viability in jeopardy, officials say.

The Division of the Budget said escalating Medicaid costs are the main reason for the projected shortfall.

Total state spending increased 5.7% in fiscal 2019 supplied by a 4.7% increase in federal funding that was augmented by a 5.9% increase the use of state funds.

In a working paper paper released by the Volcker Alliance on Wednesday, researchers said states need to do a better job of disclosing their infrastructure needs.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recommended a $91.4 billion budget for fiscal 2021 that includes borrowing for more than just transportation needs.

Tom Kozlik of Hilltop Securities explores how pension underfunding woes continue to weigh on public finance. Paul Burton hosts.

The question of how to pay for the governor's $21 billion, 10-year transportation bill points to the political third rail of highway tolls.

P3 players are turning to smaller projects and taking on more partners, industry insiders told a Bond Buyer conference.

Montreal businessman Anthony McCord will arrive next month as New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority's chief transformation officer to address the authority's myriad operational and capital funding challenges.

The $1 billion bi-state agreement includes building a wider bridge over the Potomac and adding tolled express lanes.

NDH founder Scott Haber told Louisiana officials that state tax credits can provide seed funding for public-private partnership projects.

The risk of a state takeover of the bankrupt utility, which Gov. Gavin Newsom has suggested, is not incorporated into California's rating, S&P said.