Massachusetts

State Senate Ways and Means Committee chair Patrick O'Connor said Gov. Maura Healey's tax proposals would remain largely untouched.

The bill follows the same lines as Gov. Maura Healey's tax relief package proposed in February, but comes with a smaller price tag.

S&P raised Massachusetts' general obligation long-term credit rating to AA-plus from AA.

Governments across the Northeast announced support for emerging industries affected by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

High turnover rates in key government positions make it hard for the town of Wellfleet, Massachusetts, to stabilize its finances, a state report said.

Maura Healey's plan would expand child tax credit programs while lowering taxes on estates and short-term capital gains.

The bill in Massachusetts bill would establish a "baby bond" program to create a trust account for children born into a low-income households.

"The large taxable refunding or combined transactions were accomplished earlier in the year when rates were relatively low," says John Hallacy.

"Build a culture and cohesiveness that fosters collaboration and resiliency," Deborah Goldberg told The Bond Buyer National Outlook conference.

"Let's face it, the state of our trains, roads, and bridges today is unacceptable," Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said in her inaugural address.