Despite budget rebound, U.S. states see fiscal threats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most U.S. states are set to end the current fiscal year in solid financial shape, but their recoveries could be derailed by an array of threats and...
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Budgets rebound but states to limit spending increases
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most U.S. states are set to end this fiscal year in solid financial shape, but a report on Thursday said an array of threats including federal budget...
Budgets rebound but states to limit spending increases
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most U.S. states are set to end this fiscal year in solid financial shape, but a report on Thursday said an array of threats including federal budget...
Former Goldman banker settles SEC ‘pay-to-play’ charges
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - A former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. investment banker has agreed to a five-year securities industry ban and a record fine to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges...
April income tax collections climb in many states, but may be a blip
(Reuters) - Personal income tax collections rose by 37 percent in April from a year ago, according to a sample of U.S. states, but the improvements may not continue as...
States balk at making up for cuts, guard revenues
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As they finalize budgets for the next fiscal year, many states are sending a message to the government about the effects of spending cuts known as sequestration...
States balk at making up for cuts, guard revenues
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As they finalize budgets for the next fiscal year, many states are sending a message to the government about the effects of spending cuts known as sequestration...
As municipalities turn more to bank loans, market races to catch up
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Private bank loans are riding a wave of popularity among cities, counties and other local governments, leaving the $3.7 trillion municipal bond market racing to assess and...
Healthcare costs to negate state, local budget improvements: outlook
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - State and local governments can expect ever-widening budget gaps through 2060, as rising healthcare costs for both citizens and public employees surpass recent improvements in their revenue,...
Senate bill on Web sales tax moves forward but support erodes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to move forward with legislation that would allow states to force retailers to collect online sales taxes, though the measure lost...