Northeast

The tax hike should provide new recurring revenue that restores structural balance after years of weak reserve levels, according to S&P Global Ratings.

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.

Garden State Initiative founder Regina Egea, a chief of staff under former Gov. Chris Christie, explores pressing fiscal challenges facing New Jersey. Hosted by Andrew Coen.

Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas pleaded guilty to stealing $13,000 in campaign funds and failing to disclose a $4,000 payment from his campaign committee.

New York’s five-year capital plan may contain long-term risks from the state's increased reliance on borrowing, according to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

California retained its top spot in total volume, but New York State dominated with deal size, with two deals in the top five and five in the top 10.

Moody's Investors Service revised the outlook on its A2 rating for Yonkers, New York, to negative from stable.

Three-quarters of New York subway stations are inaccessible to wheelchair users, who must fight for funds to install elevators and other upgrades.

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.

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.