Northeast

Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut lawmakers are studying a proposal to essentially exchange much of the state’s income tax for a payroll tax.

The authority says the site will help investors access credit fundamentals.

Representatives of minority- and women-owned small banks from around the country met to discuss how to expand business opportunities.

MWBE University is a program developed by NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer to aid businesses owned and operated by women and people of color.

Stockton University’s ability to meet enrollment targets for its new satellite campus led to a rating outlook boost.

Owners of two firms will join Hilltop Securites as managing directors, the firm said.

State Treasurer Joe Torsella is accusing 14 financial firms of collaborating to illegally inflate the prices of Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-issued bonds.

Officials with the private passenger train company said contractors have been hired to extend service from West Palm Beach to Orlando.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is inching closer toward a replacement for its nearly 70-year old bus terminal by zeroing in on three possible options.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has touted his administration's record levels of reserves. Whether they can sustain a downturn is up for debate.