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With federal stimulus payments flowing through the economy, Oklahoma's revenues were encouraging in February.
March 3 -
Increased federal funding, Gov. Janet Mills’ targeting of coronavirus relief funds and the state’s relative success in fighting the pandemic have helped.
March 2 -
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.
March 1 -
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.
February 25 -
The governor wants the first full actuarial contribution in 25 years, spurring discussion about what else one of the nation's lowest-rated states should do.
February 24 -
The rating agency called the commonwealth's proposed rainy day fund withdrawal moderate.
February 23 -
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal, rosier revenue estimates and the prospects of more federal aid are only short-term salve for the state's long-term fiscal strains.
February 19 -
Lawmakers will vote next week on a relief package agreed to by the governor and legislative leadership.
February 19 -
The governor has formed an Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy, while committing $100 million for clean-energy initiatives that include vehicle electrification.
February 18 -
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's says potential federal funding relief would go first to pay down short-term debts likes its Federal Reserve borrowing and the state's bill backlog.
February 17