State budgets

Illinois would also use asset transfers, supplemental contributions and a buyout program in the governor's plan to deal with $133.7 billion of unfunded liabilities.

California has issued $3.3 billion of general obligation bonds for the high-speed rail project out of $9.9 billion authorized by voters.

The federation issued its suggested budget roadmap Wednesday, ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's first budget release.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had a lot to say about what she wants to do but no details on how to pay for it.

A $12.5 billion rainy day fund protects Texas from the next recession, said Comptroller Glenn Hegar, who wants to invest the fund into productive assets.

Ned Lamont says his initiative could cut Connecticut’s borrowing by 39%, or hundreds of millions of dollars annually.

Ron DeSantis in Florida focuses his bond priorities on Transportation while Georgia's Brian Kemp wants to fund statewide capital needs.

New Gov. Janet Mills’ first budget proposal would hike spending by $700 million without raising taxes or fees.

The proposal is seen as a long shot in a session focused on school finance and property tax reform.

Fixing up mass transit in metropolitan New York could involve several components, Mayor Bill de Blasio said as the city and state renewed their budget tussle.