State budgets

Despite economic headwinds, Texas' sale tax collections continued to grow at a record pace in February.

Janet Mills’ administration wants to add protection against potential federal Medicaid using newly projected state revenues.

The rating agency will await the legislature's passage of a final budget before casting a credit judgment.

The state's projected budget surplus was raised to $1.5 billion, but officials are cautious over risks of economic slowdown and the impact of COVID-19.

Wisconsin Gov. Evers said he remains open to an income tax cut but only if it's accompanied with more education funding and property tax relief

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli credits a data-driven platform with salvaging billions in revenue.

The Democrat unveiled a $40.9 billion FY 2021 spending plan that again pushes for higher taxes on incomes above $1 million.

Maria Doulis of the Citizens Budget Commission and Howard Cure of Evercore Wealth Management examine how the state's Medicare cost crisis could affect the city's budget. They also discuss the MTA, public housing and property tax overhaul. Paul Burton hosts.

November's progressive income tax referendum looms large over Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed fiscal 2021 budget and the state's long-term fiscal prospects.

Kerns is currently deputy director at the Idaho Department of Labor in Boise, Idaho, and will assume her new position March 30.

A coalition of left-leaning lobbying groups are pushing new tax proposals that could raise $3.1 billion of new annual revenue ahead of Gov. Phil Murphy unveiling his annual fiscal plan.

House Speaker Tina Kotek agreed to slow momentum on the state's cap-and-trade bill to prevent a Republican walkout.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled a $42 billion general fund budget for fiscal 2020.

Newsom highlighted programs to combat homelessness in his annual address.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker will unveil a proposed fiscal 2021 budget Wednesday.

State Comptroller Susana Mendoza released interim numbers because the state's comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal 2019 is unfinished.

Gov. Doug Ducey's $12.3 billion budget proposal would slightly increase the state's reserves.

John Schroder's refusal to transfer unclaimed property funds to the state budget led the state to file suit.

Kay Ivey requested the school funding during her State of the State address Tuesday, the first day of Alabama's legislative session.

Michigan state officials say low interest rates make a compelling case for issuing bonds to fix roads.