U.S. State Budgets
Despite budget rebound, U.S. states see fiscal threats
WASHINGTON - 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 increasing demands on their spending, according to a survey released on Thursday.
Budgets rebound but states to limit spending increases
WASHINGTON - 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 cuts and potential sales tax declines will keep state spending.
Budgets rebound but US states to limit spending increases
* Spending seen rising 4.1 pct next year, less than historic levels
Analysis: U.S. states poised to give economy a modest boost
WASHINGTON - U.S. state and local governments finally appear to be collecting enough in taxes to raise spending and give the broader economy a bit of a lift after several years of being a drag.
California governor and lawmakers strike budget deal
SAN FRANCISCO - California Governor Jerry Brown and top Democrats in the legislature have agreed to a state budget deal that gives them some increased spending in exchange for accepting his more cautious revenue outlook, a lawmaker involved in budget talks said on Monday.
California governor and lawmakers strike budget deal
SAN FRANCISCO, June 10 - California Governor Jerry Brown and top Democrats in the legislature have agreed to a state budget deal that gives them some increased spending in exchange for accepting his more cautious revenue outlook, a lawmaker involved in budget talks said on Monday.
California leaders to deliver on-time state budget
SAN FRANCISCO, June 3, - In another sign of improved fiscal health, California will not only approve its first budget surplus in years but also is expected to have it passed on time for the third year in a row.
U.S. states' recovery to remain slow, steady: Fitch
WASHINGTON - The economic recovery will continue at a slow pace in fiscal 2014 for most U.S. states, with federal budget deals and healthcare reforms creating uncertainty in many budgets, according to a report released by Fitch Ratings on Wednesday.
UPDATE 1-U.S. states' recovery to remain slow, steady - Fitch
WASHINGTON, May 29 - The economic recovery will continue at a slow pace in fiscal 2014 for most U.S. states, with federal budget deals and healthcare reforms creating uncertainty in many budgets, according to a report released by Fitch Ratings on Wednesday.
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