Northeast

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's ability to finish projects on budget will become more crucial as federal, state and economic pressures mount. 

The rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey is well underway, but the project can't continue without federal funds the adminstration has choked off.

Downgrades of three private universities in the Northeast reflect enrollment pressures facing the higher education sector, particularly in that region.

The cash-strapped city of Chester had been hoping the water authority sale would be its route out of bankruptcy.

The bill was introduced by a state senator whose district includes a county that is struggling to roll over a privately placed tax anticipation note.

New Jersey says the Lakewood Township School District failed to deliver an adequate education. The district says it is shortchanged by state funding formulas.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore unveiled his $70.8 billion budget proposal that is designed to close a $1.5 billion gap via cuts, fund transfers and swaps of bonds for cash.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to keep funding level as the state loses financial support from the federal government and Trump administration.

New York City's longtime bad budgeting habits are coming back to haunt it, said Mark Levine, who was sworn in as comptroller this month.