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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Massachusetts’ downgrade by S&P Global Ratings affects $22 billion in GO debt.
June 12 -
New York City's housing agency authorized $564 million in bonds.
June 6 -
Pennsylvania's treasurer launched a transparency portal for the commonwealth's spending.
June 6 -
Pennsylvania's Senate passed a bill to overhaul retiree benefits.
June 6 -
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council leaders agreed on an $85.2 billion budget.
June 5 -
New York City should execute its capital projects more efficiently, officials and watchdogs say.
June 2 -
A tax lawsuit against Scranton could have ramifications throughout Pennsylvania.
June 1 -
Connecticut-based insurance behemoth Aetna confirmed relocation talks with other states.
June 1 -
Hartford, Conn.’s Ba2 rating is under review for a downgrade, said Moody's Investors Service.
May 31 -
New York's mayor and comptroller will vote to bar the city from entering into new contracts with Wells Fargo.
May 31 -
A court heard Scranton's arguments against a lawsuit challenging an increase to the local services tax.
May 30 -
Pennsylvania's proposed gambling expansion would have limited upside, said Moody's Investors Service.
May 30 -
Pennsylvania’s pension system for public school employees spent too much on investment fees, according to the state auditor.
May 26 -
New York City Council members chided Mayor Bill de Blasio for misaligned capital commitments.
May 25 -
New York City could lose $850 million if Trump's budget passes, city Comptroller Scott Stringer said.
May 25 -
Escalating debt is no major concern for New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, its acting board chairman said.
May 25 -
The board of New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved an increase in its capital program.
May 24 -
A Connecticut town is enhancing its disclosure practices through new technology.
May 24 -
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy released a framework to reshape contracts with state employee unions.
May 24 -
The pension fund for Boston-area transit workers needs roughly $1 billion over 18 years, an official said.
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