Paul Burton is the Northeast Regional Editor for The Bond Buyer. His major coverage has included New York City and MTA finances; the Harrisburg, Pa., debt crisis; the 38 Studios bond financing fiasco in Rhode Island; and unfunded pension liability. Paul hosts podcasts and videos and has moderated at Bond Buyer conferences. Previously, Paul was senior editor and copy chief at M&A-oriented financial media company The Deal LLC. His award-winning career has spanned financial, sports and political journalism. A Boston native, Paul is the author of the book “Tales from the Newsrooms.” He is a frequent public speaker and has appeared as an expert on municipal debt on radio and television shows, including former CBS News White House correspondent Sharyl Attkisson’s public-affairs program, “Full Measure.”
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The state's treasurer, Seth Magaziner, cited the “back to basics” strategy his office undertook about a year ago.
October 2 -
The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank is working to upgrade the state's poorly-rated infrastructure.
September 29 -
The rating agency cited the backing of the authority's transportation revenue bonds by a gross lien on operating revenues.
September 29 -
The rating agency says Assured Guaranty and Build America Mutual are open to a traditional bond refinancing, not a bond restructuring or a haircut.
September 28 -
The subway-improvement plan for New York triggered pushback from board members who say Gov. Andrew Cuomo is overreaching.
September 27 -
Luke Bronin called the latest multiple-notch downgrades no surprise.
September 27 -
Economic development and resiliency highlight discussion at the inaugural Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank conference.
September 26 -
The innovation center will occupy Providence land vacated by the relocation of I-195.
September 26 -
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Deputy Assistant Treasurer for Debt Management, Department of the Massachusetts State Treasurer
September 26 -
The rating agency calls on the commonwealth to match recurring revenues with expenses.
September 25 -
Mitchell Katz will continue the reorganization plan for the beleaguered city unit, said the mayor.
September 25 -
Assured Guaranty and Build America Mutual presented city and state officials with an alternative to bankruptcy.
September 25 -
The Citizens Budget Commission in its FY17 progress report cited a drop in unique patients.
September 21 -
House Majority Leader Dave Reed blames 'a small group of unknown people' at S&P for the state's downgrade while the Senate rejects a House revenue plan.
September 21 -
Top Republicans say they will meet with Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy, who vows to veto the GOP-backed budget.
September 21 -
The authority, which runs Greater Boston mass transit, intends to sell the bonds as part of a $574 million competitive sale.
September 20 -
S&P Global Ratings cited fiscal shakiness while Gov. Tom Wolf called for an end to the budget impasse.
September 20 -
While Mayor Luke Bronin awaits state aid from a fractious government, a bondholder call looms.
September 19 -
Gov. Tom Wolf has threatened further cuts without a balanced $32 billion fiscal 2018 budget.
September 18
