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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Metro-North Railroad's emphasis on on-time performance worsened the safety culture at the commuter rail line, said a report commissioned by New York's MTA.
August 28 -
The federal government's review of Medicaid reimbursements will not affect Connecticut's AA general obligation bond rating for now, said Standard & Poor's.
August 28 -
John Campbell, charged with theft from a local nonprofit, resigned as city treasurer in distressed Harrisburg, Pa., and surrendered to prosecutors.
August 28 - New York
New York City reached a tentative contract agreement with school safety agents and special officers, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
August 27 - Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Municipal League recognized Lancaster as the first community to receive sustainable Pennsylvania community certification under the league's new statewide program.
August 27 - Pennsylvania
The Harrisburg, Pa., City Council requested Dauphin County Commissioners to suspend transfer of funds from hotel tax revenues to the National Civil War Museum.
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Harrisburg, Pa., Mayor Eric Papenfuse said the scandal surrounding city Treasurer John Campbell's alleged theft from a nonprofit does not extend to city finances.
August 27 - Massachusetts
State Treasurer Steven Grossman is cutting into Attorney General Martha Coakley's lead in the Democratic race for Massachusetts governor, according to a poll.
August 26 -
Harrisburg, Pa., Treasurer John Campbell has been charged with theft from a nonprofit he used to run, said Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico.
August 26 - New York
A hurricane financing expert praised a $56 million plan by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to harden parts of New York City through wetlands protection.
August 26 -
Connecticut State Rep. Diana Urban wants to create a results-based accountability report card for nonprofits to prevent further Amistad-type fiascoes.
August 25 -
New York City has reached tentative seven-year, four-month contract agreements with SEIU Local 300 and the United Probation Officers Association, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
August 22 -
New York City's Department of Education failed to recoup a cumulative $356 million in federal Medicaid funds between fiscal 2012 and 2014, said city Comptroller Scott Stringer.
August 22 -
S&P lowered its rating to AA-minus from AA on Berks County Municipal Authority, Pa.'s revenue refunding bonds, issued for Reading Health System.
August 21 -
A court-appointed receiver will oversee the operations of the troubled nonprofit that operates Connecticut's flagship replica slave vessel Amistad.
August 21 - Massachusetts
A plan by New England's governors to expand natural gas capability is in question after Massachusetts tabled its support.
August 21 - Rhode Island
General Treasurer Gina Raimondo has moved ahead of Providence Mayor Angel Taveras in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island governor, according to a poll.
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has begun a program to identify areas under elevated roads, bridges and viaducts for redevelopment opportunities.
August 20 -
New YorkNew York City Comptroller Scott Stringer envisions further tweaks to city's pension system, which he and Mayor Bill de Blasio expect to reveal early next year.
August 20 -
ConnecticutConnecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy signed a law that bans the handling of fracking waste for three years, pending further environmental research.
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