Connecticut

The offering of special tax obligation bonds comes as the state begins a four-phase reopening in its next response to the coronavirus.

Uncertainty surrounding whether colleges and universities can safely open their doors this fall adds stress to the already challenged higher education sector.

Bryan Garcia and Eric Shrago of the Connecticut Green Bank, explain how “Green Liberty Bonds” will expand clean energy investment. The small-denomination munis for retail, modeled after the World War II Series E bonds, are independently certified to fight climate change. Chip Barnett hosts.

The state doesn't expect any short-term borrowing to cover the current fiscal year, Gov. Ned Lamont said.

Gov. Ned Lamont said the federal rescue package will provide some flexibility even as state deficits mount.

The Ocean State activated a dormant disaster board for emergency borrowing, a tool not available for other states in the region.

Gov. Ned Lamont repeated his call amid more deaths from COVID-19 and a budget-deficit forecast that doubled over two months.

Controversy over state borrowing levels and how to backstop COVID-19 measures surrounded a two-year, $4.7 billion bond authorization bill that Gov. Ned Lamont signed.

Recently elected Mayor Justin Elicker revived an old municipal battle cry with a call for more contributions from Yale University and Yale New Haven Health.

Moody's cited stable financial operations and adherence to a recovery plan in Connecticut's capital.