State budgets

Business leaders and budget watchdogs ask whether the $212 billion spending plan would set up the state and its anchor city for a fall.

It was the second month in the last 12 to show a year-over-year increase.

Top lawmakers bought time amid pressure from unions and progressive legislators.

Lawmakers packaged revenue, social justice and market positioning while flexing political muscle when they voted to legalize marijuana.

MTA and regional transportation advocates welcome the news that the Federal Highway Administration is advancing the project.

The governor pointed out the advantages of the current low interest-rate market environment and the state’s low debt levels.

Lawmakers approved a Golden State Stimulus that provides relief to businesses and $600 checks to low-income residents on the strength of an earlier-reported surplus.

The legislature's GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee will craft a two-year capital plan after rejecting Gov. Tony Evers' $2.4 billion plan for only the second time in recent history.

An agreement between Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut tribal nations opens the door for the state to compete with its Northeast neighbors.

Nineteen states recognized delayed payments due to last year's IRS delay in the tax deadline to July 15.

Dynamics at play in New Jersey include the pandemic, an election year, massive borrowing, significant federal aid and a major pension liability problem.

The budget, a continuation from the previous fiscal year, was called too austere by some critics.

Advocates for state and budget officials say there is enough ambiguity in the legislation to warrant guidance from the Treasury Department.

As the governor faces an impeachment inquiry, just how New York State government will function on budget and other matters is an open question.

GOP lawmakers plan to scrap some of the Democratic governor's budget priorities, which include a $2.38 billion capital plan.

Two top state lawmakers, who along with Cuomo comprise the “three people in the room” that hash out the spending plan, pulled their support of the New York governor.

With federal stimulus payments flowing through the economy, Oklahoma's revenues were encouraging in February.

Increased federal funding, Gov. Janet Mills’ targeting of coronavirus relief funds and the state’s relative success in fighting the pandemic have helped.

Minnesota was staring at a $1.3 billion gap in its next budget cycle just a few months ago, but the new revenue and economic forecast projects a $1.6 billion surplus.

S&P said the proposed budget represents a step in the right direction but it will weigh the final budget and other developments before acting on its BBB-minus rating.