Depends on your frame of reference.

Not just good results -- any results at all.

CPS financial results deteriorated last year, in contrast to messaging

States with carbon taxes tend to be in poor financial shape.

How well does the government count, manage and address improper government (over) payments?

Here are the number of times the words “tax,” “budget,” “grow,” “spend,”  “reduce,” “borrow,” “save,” “debt,” “accounting,” “financial,” “corrupt,” “trust” and “faith” appear in the inauguration address by the new Governor of Illinois.

How broad is the "Chevron doctrine?"

Is an annual disclaimer of opinion inevitable?

If you were baby, or thinking of making one, would you rather be in a state with better financial health?

... of Illinois, and other poorly governed states.

What a year it has been for Truth in Accounting.

High OPEB states differ from low OPEB states in some interesting ways.

Mayor Emanuel's farewell message addressing Chicago's massive pension shortfall