State budgets

A conference committee of Senate and House negotiators still must resolve differences over a $41 billion spending plan.

The tax would fund the voter-approved Medicaid expansion that was supposed to take effect July 2.

Texas maintained its torrid pace of sales tax collections in June with its sixth monthly record in 2018.

New Jersey’s police officers and firefighters received control over their pension management decisions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gov. Jerry Brown convinced lawmakers to set aside $15.9 billion in total reserves.