House Democrats proposed a $3 trillion virus relief bill Tuesday, combining aid to state and local governments with direct cash payments, tax breaks, expanded unemployment insurance and food stamp spending as well as a list of progressive priorities like funds for voting by mail and the troubled U.S. Postal Service.
Residents of states such as Utah, Idaho and South Dakota collected average stimulus payments topping $1,800.
Kate Brown also joined with the other governors and officials of the western states to urge Congress and the Trump administration to approve $1 trillion in aid.
Financial damage from the COVID-19 pandemic forced New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to retreat from plans to build up the state’s reserves.
S&P Global Ratings said balancing the state budget "will be met against a growing cloud of uncertainty” between the recession and COVID-19.
A big cut in the payroll tax is high on President Donald Trump’s wish list for the next coronavirus response bill, but the idea is getting the brushoff from newly cost-conscious Republicans and Democrats who would rather send aid to people who aren’t getting a paycheck.
Illinois tentatively plans to sell $1.2 billion of certificates next week and $1 billion of bonds the following week.
Where and how residents buy their alcohol in the commonwealth's control state system has resurfaced as a budgetary, policy and public-health dynamic.
The state's tough budget position was underscored by an agreement with noteholders to extend a $750 million maturity while paying them higher interest.
In a voluntary market notice, Florida outlines its actions to address the public health crisis caused by COVID-19.