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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New York City has issued a request for information for mobile payment options for the payment and scheduling of parking tickets.
By Paul BurtonDecember 31 - Massachusetts
The Massachusetts School Building Authority has scheduled an $80.2 million competitive refunding sale of senior sales tax notes.
By Paul BurtonDecember 31 - Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, 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.
By Paul BurtonDecember 31 - Connecticut
Connecticut OPM operative Karen Buffkin will serve as general counsel to Gov. Dannel Malloys office when he begins his second term.
By Paul BurtonDecember 29 -
Connecticut receives $30 million in grants for restoration and resiliency to infrastructure in municipalities affected by Hurricane Sandy, Gov. Dannel Malloy announced.
By Paul BurtonDecember 29 -
The York City School District in Pennsylvania is in receivership after a county judge approved a request by the state education department.
By Paul BurtonDecember 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.
By Paul BurtonDecember 24 -
The Central Coventry Fire District in Rhode Island filed for bankruptcy after months of negotiations with its unions failed.
By Paul BurtonDecember 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.
By Paul BurtonDecember 23 - New York
Projections of New York City revenue and spending reflect an even brighter fiscal outlook than anticipated, said the Independent Budget Office.
By Paul BurtonDecember 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.
By Paul BurtonDecember 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.
By Paul BurtonDecember 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.
By Paul BurtonDecember 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.
By Paul BurtonDecember 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.
By Paul BurtonDecember 22 - Pennsylvania
Former high-level athletes, such as New York Giants Super Bowl champion Phil McConkey, talk about sports experiences ranging from Rose Bowl to Wembley, and reflect on how their experiences on the field help them today in finance careers.
By Paul BurtonDecember 19 - New York
The Queens Library Board of Trustees fired embattled president and chief executive Thomas Galante, who is under federal investigation.
By Paul BurtonDecember 18 -
The attorney for the New York City Housing Authority came out swinging in response to a stinging report by city Comptroller Scott Stringer that accused the agency of squandering nearly $700 million of federal funds.
By Paul BurtonDecember 18 -
A big uncertainty for New York's MTA looms after it approved its operating budget for 2015: Its proposed $32 billion capital plan, which state officials must approve.
By Paul BurtonDecember 17 - Rhode Island
Rhode Island Gov.-elect Gina Raimondo will nominate former Newark, N.J. operative Stefan Pryor to be commerce secretary subject to state Senate confirmation.
By Paul BurtonDecember 16







