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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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 -
Amid the national debate over state and city incentives for corporations, artificial intelligence and immigration have emerged as new phenomena, a site selection expert says.
June 4 -
Regional Plan Association President Tom Wright charts RPA's vision for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Paul Burton and Andrew Coen host.
June 4 -
The $178 million bond sale comes as a legislative concurrence panel plans to negotiate the commonwealth’s proposed $42.7 billion fiscal 2020 budget.
June 4 -
The New York City Housing Development Corp. intends to issue up to $1.1 billion of multi-family housing revenue bonds and provide roughly $27 million of additional financing.
June 3 -
Center for an Urban Future is calling for an additional $100 million for the city's parks budget, and strategies from concession sales to developer contributions with zoning amendments.
June 3
