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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State Rep. John McGinnis wants to shorten the Pennsylvania pension amortization period from 30 years to 20.
May 12 - Connecticut
Connecticuts Bond Commission on May 8 approved $9 million to assist the Steelepointe Harbor waterfront development project in Bridgeport.
May 11 - New York
The New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority intends to sell $435 million of second resolution, fixed-rate tax-exempt refunding bonds on May 19.
May 11 -
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania's Senate expects to debate a bill that backers say will begin to tackle an unfunded pension liability problem that has hurt its bond rating.
May 11 -
A transit expert says a marijuana tax, should New York State legalize it, could help MTA close its capital funding gap.
May 8 -
New YorkNew York Mayor Bill de Blasio's executive budget reflects a sound city economy, analysts said after he unveiled his proposed $78.3 billion spending plan for fiscal 2016.
May 8 -
ConnecticutAs construction crews work on a $56 million minor-league baseball stadium north of downtown Hartford, Conn., state lawmakers joust over its financing.
May 8 -
New YorkNew York Mayor Bill de Blasio proposed a $78.3 billion budget for fiscal 2016, balancing themes of income equality and fiscal health.
May 7 - New York
New York Citys economy avoided the first-quarter stall that has the national economy in four of the past six years, said Comptroller Scott Stringer.
May 6 - Pennsylvania
Colwyn is the 29th municipality to enroll in Pennsylvanias distressed communities workout program known commonly as Act 47.
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A New York City Council panel approved zoning changes necessary to advance a 67-story office tower development with enhanced access to Grand Central.
May 6 -
MTA Chief Thomas Prendergast wants New York City to contribute $300 million to the agencys capital plan and $1 billion further for the Second Avenue line.
May 5 -
The chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority wants New York City to ramp up its contribution to the transit agency.
May 4 - New York
The New York City Pension Funds have taken steps to formally consider diversity in manager evaluation and selection, Comptroller Scott Stringer said.
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KentuckyPension obligation bonds are land mines municipal issuers should avoid, according to Janney Capital Markets.
May 1 - Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management board has received an award for financial reporting excellence from the Government Finance Officers Association for the 10th straight year.
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The design for a new Walk Railroad Bridge in Norwalk remains on schedule, said Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy and state transportation Commissioner James Redeker.
April 30 -
MassachusettsMassachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker halted the expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, questioning whether the project's economic impact could justify the state taking on an additional $1 billion in debt.
April 30 -
New Yorks MTA board approved a ban on political advertising after some contentious debate and an adverse ruling in federal court.
April 29 -
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy continued his push for a 30-year, $100 billion transportation infrastructure spending package.
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