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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In 15 years at Wilshire Consulting, he worked with public and corporate pension funds, foundations, endowments and insurance companies.
June 25 -
The mass transit agency is staring at a prolonged fiscal calamity with further federal support at a standstill and its $51.5 billion capital program in jeopardy.
June 24 -
Uneasiness about the markets and the RPF process during coronavirus pushed the transit authority's oversight board to retain the commuter rail operator.
June 24 -
Bond analyst Joseph Krist examines the types of debt most vulnerable to the coronavirus hit. He also discusses the Federal Reserve's Municipal Lending Facility. Recorded June 10. Paul Burton hosts.
June 23 -
The supplemental spending bill is unorthodox in normal times yet an increasingly common tactic among states during the coronavirus pandemic.
June 22 -
Saddled with debt and its revenues now pummeled by the coronavirus, the agency faces a possible lawsuit over the austerity-related toll collector layoffs.
June 19 -
The Senate minority leader told advocates to lean on 21 key Republicans. "Everyone has friends and family in other states," he said.
June 19 -
Its $400 million GOs attracted investors, resulting in a record low interest cost of 2.31%, according to state Treasurer Shawn Wooden.
June 17 -
The deadline to pass the city's fiscal 2021 spending plan is two weeks away and it faces a $9 billion gap.
June 16 -
Andy Dillon and Michael Imber from restructuring firm Conway MacKenzie explore creative options for states and cities coming out of the coronavirus pandemic. Paul Burton hosts.
June 16 -
Gov. Charlie Baker’s plan, with some tweaks, could secure much-needed funds money more quickly during the coronavirus pandemic, Pioneer Institute said.
June 12 -
Colleagues admired Sitzer, who died Saturday, for his deep knowledge of the industry, his relationships and his personal touch.
June 10 -
The New York mayor's move reflects a nationwide response to protesters in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd.
June 9 -
Alicia Trost, communications director for Bay Area Rapid Transit, discusses BART's social media strategy during the crisis. Paul Burton hosts.
June 9 -
The pandemic's effect on public transportation has revived debate about the role of bicycles, ferries, in-city commuter rail and other alternative modes.
June 8 -
Monday's first phase of emergence from COVID-19 lockdowns will put the city and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in a national spotlight.
June 5 -
The Queens Ballpark Co. LLC bonds for Citi Field were lowered to BB-plus from BBB by S&P, which cited uncertainties about the baseball season.
June 5 -
Chairman Patrick Foye said the designation will better position the authority to cope with the revenue loss from the coronavirus pandemic.
June 4 -
Comptroller Kevin Lembo forecast a $620 million fiscal 2020 deficit in his monthly update to Gov. Ned Lamont.
June 3 -
State leaders are reluctant to grant New York City more bond capability, and other city leaders want Bill de Blasio to further reduce his proposed spending plan.
June 1
