Former San Diego Mayor Gambled Away Nearly $1 Billion

Latest from Finance

• States Awarding More Big Tax Incentive Deals, Report Finds
• A new report examining tax incentives finds states have collectively awarded $64 billion in 'megadeals' after many states pursued top employers more aggressively in recent years. View award totals for each state.

• Internet Sales Tax Bill Faces Hurdles, Say Sponsors
• Though the legislation has passed in the Senate, the House continues to be an uphill battle.

• As Special Session Starts, Illinois Legislature Forms Compromise Committee for Pension Reform
• Lacking agreement on a comprehensive plan to reduce a pension debt that's approaching $100 billion, the state's Democratic leaders are opting to line up in punt formation. They expect to approve a conference committee of lawmakers from both parties to spend weeks looking for common ground on the issue.

• Governments Offer Amazon Millions in Tax Breaks it Doesn't Need
• When Amazon expands, state and local governments practically line up to offer to pay the company to move.

• Washington Legislature Closer to Avoiding Government Shutdown
• State officials predict rapid progress in budget negotiations after two forecasts on Tuesday gave the Legislature an additional $320 million to spend over the next two years.

Featured on Governing.com

• 
• Does Party Switching Help or Hurt a Politician's Career?

• 
• Will PRISM Hinder State and Local Open-Data Efforts?

• 
• The Chicago Paradox

• 
• Impending Nurse Shortage Imperils Primary Care

Jobs in Finance

Browse thousands of available finance jobs. Find a finance job with detailed, free information on key career areas in finance. Or post a job.

View or Post Finance Jobs

Finance Newsletter

Our monthly email newsletter provides an exclusive review of issues relating to financing of government operations, including taxation and revenue, budget policy, bond financing and public pensions (monthly).

View Sample

Subscribe to GOVERNING Newsletters