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Illinois won't wait for the Treasury Department to consider its request to add COVID-19-related debt repayment as an eligible use of ARP funds.
May 21 -
The state's surplus is overstated and agencies can't handle the mountain of cash proposed in the May budget revision, state analysts say.
May 18 -
Colorado lawmakers are working on a $5 billion funding proposal for transportation; this week's $500 million debt issue targets immediate needs.
May 17 -
Gavin Newsom wants to expand Medi-Cal to undocumented seniors, provide broadband to all and create a new grade for four-year-olds.
May 14 -
In California, where state revenues are pouring in well ahead of projections even before American Rescue Plan funds arrive, lawmakers have spending plans.
May 13 -
Revenue from the new law would replenish the state's unemployment fund and then cut taxes on commercial real estate rents.
May 12 -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked the legislature to triple the amount of direct stimulus checks to state residents in a $100 billion recovery plan.
May 10 -
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is now willing to fully fund a scheduled education funding hike but other contentious issues remain, notably corporate tax breaks.
May 10 -
Lawmakers, buoyed by rising revenue estimates, overrode Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of tax cut legislation.
May 10 -
The numbers are driven by record oil and gas production tax collections and increases in sales and income tax payments, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel said.
May 6