Tax

Texas lawmakers are pushing for legislation to cap local property tax increases, with implications for bond ratings across the state.

The Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago says its plan would put the state on path to fiscal solvency and double-A ratings.

Though Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore. sees public-private partnerships as a viable option, he said it won’t work everywhere.

A new report from the state comptroller lays out budget strains that weigh on the backlog despite strong revenue numbers.

A sharp drop in New York State income tax collections will force revisions to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $175.2 billion budget proposal unveiled.

An $8.4 billion bounty in state revenue puts Texas in its best position in years to resolve school funding woes.

Rating agencies don't expect major impacts to state and local governments from the troubled California utility's pending bankruptcy.

The legislation would leverages $8 billion in federal investment into $226 billion worth of bond authority over the next 10 years.

New York will require out-of-state retailers with annual sales of more than $300,000 or 100 transactions in the state to collect and remit sales tax.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration is interested in a similar structure for a pension obligation bond.