Politics

State Sen. Scott Frantz examines Connecticut's budget and stringent bond provisions that he says give investors "a sense of empowerment." Paul Burton hosts.

A New Jersey budget agreement forged just in time to avert a government shutdown buys New Jersey time to combat challenges such as rising pension liabilities and employee benefits.

The report credits Gov. Jerry Brown's fiscal policies for budgeting conservatively and establishing reserves

Legislation to restructure New Jersey Transit’s board of directors may carve out a fresh path for the beleaguered system.

The planned closure of the L subway line for 15 months shines a glare on New York City and transit agency officials.

Democrat Fiona Ma rung up more than twice as many votes as Republican Greg Conlon, who will face her in November.

Gov. Phil Scott will allow a budget to take effect without his signature.

The state's capital funding needs are far short of its available funding resources.

The measure provides the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey with multiple options to construct the elevated train service.

Gov. Phil Murphy and state lawmakers enter the home stretch of a July 1 budget deadline far apart on a spending plan and tax increased needed to combat a steep deficit.

Muni analysts doubt that either major-party candidate for governor has the solutions to Illinois' many fiscal problems.

Bill Walker signed the bill to pay off $1 billion in tax credits saying it would save the state government money.

Project finance attorney Roddy Devlin explores public-private partnerships, design-build and his recent move to Nixon Peabody. Paul Burton hosts.

Andrew Kim is a veteran Goldman Sachs energy investment banker.

In a third special session this year, the Republican-led Legislature is considering new funding to prop up the budget signed by Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Less than two weeks remain before the new fiscal year, and Gov. Phil Murphy and state lawmakers remain far apart.

Higher contributions and benefit cuts will reduce Minnesota's unfunded pension liabilities.

Two years after New Mexico lost its triple-A rating, New Mexico has taken its second downgrade from Moody's Investors Service based on rising pension and Medicaid obligations.

A bill now in committee would sell distressed federal assets to fund projects in distressed communities and pay down the deficit.

The state's highest court rejected a ballot question that would have asked voters to raise the state income tax on the commonwealth's top earners.