State budgets

S&P boosted the outlook on New Mexico's AA rating to stable from negative.

State Controller Betty Yee said revenues came in $1.14 billion higher than anticipated.

Maine Gov. Paul LePage is pushing the federal government to reverse the decisions of his state's voters and courts, and block a Medicaid expansion plan.

His two-decade career as a California elected official has given him a reputation as a fiscal policy expert.

The state recorded $31.94 billion of sales tax revenue, according to state Comptroller Glenn Hegar.

The state gas tax will rise by 4.3 cents per gallon on Oct. 1 to support the state's Transportation Trust Fund.

The Maine Supreme Court dealt a blow to Gov. Paul LePage’s efforts to slow voter-approved Medicaid expansion.

NASBO Executive Director John Hicks said that deposits made to rainy days funds from budget surpluses will likely bring the total to more than $58 billion for fiscal 2018.

The extent of the damage from mudslides triggered by Hurricane Lane is yet to be determined, state officials said.

Such a move might allay fears in the capital markets while removing lawmakers from decision-making, according to consultant Jim Millstein.

Other bills signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner include one to support a PACE clean energy financing program.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy cut an education bond measure to $500 million from $1 billion.

Keely Bosler will take the helm at the department, replacing Michael Cohen.

The state is still measuring tax revenue from sports betting in the thousands of dollars.

Lawmakers will consider internet sales taxes, electric and hybrid vehicle user fees, a state lottery and bonds to fund transportation projects.

The measure, which may be on the ballot in 2020, would lift the Proposition 13 limit on commercial property tax assessments.

Former New Jersey State Senator Ray Lesniak discusses his lengthy journey fighting to legalize sports betting and the revenue impact wagers will have on the Garden State and nationally. Andrew Coen hosts.

Municipalities had less need for borrowing to bridge gaps in cash flow and therefore curtailed their issuance of notes

The document details a $1.2 billion structural imbalance in the state budget labeled as “balanced” by Democrats and Republicans alike,

California revenues came in $178 million below forecast.