Politics

The continuing resolution through mid-March is expected to include $$90 billion in disaster funding.

Analysts are confident the Fed will lower rates at this week's meeting, but their views on what next year holds don't share the same consensus.

Justices appeared open to narrowing the scope of federal environmental impact reviews during oral arguments on a bond-financed Utah railway to move crude oil.

The county commission, which sued Oklahoma City in June over its denial of permit for the jail site, is pursuing a possible settlement.

Federal funds flowing from the American Rescue Plan Act must be obligated by Dec. 31 as the threat of a clawback looms as a possibility.

Overall state and local government credit conditions will remain neutral, Fitch Ratings says, though some storm clouds may be on the horizon.

Governments once stayed for decades in the state program for distressed municipalites; one official called it a "roach motel." Today, only three towns remain.

A report the by the city administrative officer about the city's looming deficit underscores challenges facing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

The future of key policies and upcoming budget battle tactics are taking shape based on several leadership changes and announcements in recent days.

Brad Briner said the state may need to issue short-term debt in the near future to pay for Hurricane Helene expenses.