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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Separating capital construction projects from transit operations at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority quickly generated many questions and some pushback.
July 15 -
A state report says Connecticut should consider converting eligible state assets into a trust and using state lottery proceeds for its public pension systems.
July 15 -
S&P's outlook bump of Hartford's junk rating to positive from stable represents a validation of financial recovery efforts, Mayor Luke Bronin said.
July 11 -
The Massachusetts Port Authority expects to price $461 million of revenue bonds through a negotiated sale primarily to accommodate growth at New England's largest airport.
July 9 -
Three-quarters of New York subway stations are inaccessible to wheelchair users, who must fight for funds to install elevators and other upgrades.
July 5 -
Bill Courtright surrendered in a Pennsylvania federal court to plead guilty on pay-to-play charges, one day after he resigned as Scranton's mayor.
July 3 -
Lawmakers' $9.97 billion spending plan includes $200 million in Garvee bonds for I-95 in Providence but not Gov. Gina Raimondo's call to legalize cannabis.
July 2 -
The Pennsylvania governor signed a $34 billion fiscal 2020 budget on time and free of drama — unusual for the commonwealth.
July 2 -
Kathy Wylde, president of the business group Partnership for New York City, discusses the city's economic climate and related issues including transit, site selection, technology and the new rent overhaul law. Paul Burton hosts.
July 2 -
The board approved a request to increase 2019 authorization for new-money bonds and bond anticipation notes to a $5 billion maximum from $3 billion.
June 27 -
While political debate over Connecticut highway tolls remains jammed, Gov. Ned Lamont's administration warned about federal backlash over a maintenance backlog.
June 21 -
A city called the "double black diamond" of car driving is at the epicenter for autonomous-vehicle testing.
June 21 -
A proposal to establish such a fund, as opposed to the current mechanism for reserves, is headed for the November ballot.
June 18 -
John Boyd Jr. of Boyd Co. explores how artificial intelligence and immigration are disrupting the traditional financial services business model, creating opportunities and challenges. Paul Burton hosts.
June 18 -
As the district braces for possible state receivership, Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale calls for a 'real-time' audit.
June 13 -
The rise of online classes and degrees brings with it questions about the future of brick-and-mortar colleges and universities.
June 11 -
The $42 million sale comes as water infrastructure is emerging as a priority priority for municipal issuers.
June 11 -
The mass-transit enterprises for Pittburgh and Philadelphia face crises regardless of how a lawsuit over toll-related revenue plays out, says the rating agency.
June 11 -
Nick Sifuentes of the Tri-State Transportation Campaign explores ways to unravel the metro New York commuter mess. Paul Burton and Andrew Coen host.
June 11 -
State lawmakers punted the touchy subject of reimposing tolls to Gov. Ned Lamont, who may call a special session.
June 7
