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.”
- Pennsylvania
Amalgamated Bank completed a $13 million TAN for Scranton, Pa., which is looking to further its reputation in the capital markets.
January 6 - Connecticut
Susan Weisselberg will become deputy secretary of the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, OPM Secretary Benjamin Barnes announced.
January 5 - Connecticut
The Green Energy Park is expected to earn Bridgeport, Conn., more than $7 million in tax revenue over its 20-year lease with United Illuminating, said Mayor Bill Finch.
January 5 - Massachusetts
Does disclosure, however admirable, actually contribute to an issuer's bottom line? Analysts and investors answer yes.
January 2 -
Gov.-elect Tom Wolf talked up school funding during his campaign, but finding a solution may be difficult.
January 2 -
New York City has issued a request for information for mobile payment options for the payment and scheduling of parking tickets.
December 31 - Massachusetts
The Massachusetts School Building Authority has scheduled an $80.2 million competitive refunding sale of senior sales tax notes.
December 31 -
PennsylvaniaHarrisburg, Pa., officials have asked three bidders for a tax and revenue anticipation note to submit "best and final" offers, said city financial coordinator Fred Reddig.
December 31 - Connecticut
Connecticut OPM operative Karen Buffkin will serve as general counsel to Gov. Dannel Malloys office when he begins his second term.
December 29 -
Connecticut receives $30 million in grants for restoration and resiliency to infrastructure in municipalities affected by Hurricane Sandy, Gov. Dannel Malloy announced.
December 29 -
The York City School District in Pennsylvania is in receivership after a county judge approved a request by the state education department.
December 29 - Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pa., once a capital-markets pariah, has three banks bidding on its proposed TRAN, though with a projected fund balance of nearly $5 million, the city might not need it.
December 24 -
The Central Coventry Fire District in Rhode Island filed for bankruptcy after months of negotiations with its unions failed.
December 24 - New York
Spending by New York State's largest public authorities jumped $3.5 billion since last reported in 2013, according to a report by Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
December 23 - New York
Projections of New York City revenue and spending reflect an even brighter fiscal outlook than anticipated, said the Independent Budget Office.
December 23 - New York
The New York City Regional Economic Development Council awarded $443,750 to the Trust for Public Land for design work on the QueensWay parkland project.
December 22 -
The New York City Regional Economic Development Council awarded $443,750 to the Trust for Public Land for design work on the QueensWay parkland project.
December 22 - Rhode Island
Rhode Island Gov.-elect Gina Raimondo nominated Michael DiBiase administration director, subject to state Senate confirmation, and Jonathan Womer to run OMB.
December 22 -
Volvo division Prevost opens a production line for MTA buses in sister company Nova Bus' expanded Plattsburgh, N.Y., facility, said Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
December 22 -
Capital Region Water, nee the Harrisburg Authority, took significant steps this year en route to a what it believes can be an investment-grade rating within 18 months.
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