Northeast

Cities coping with phenomena like climate change and cybersecurity are empowering themselves through data mining and other smart technologies.

Treasurer Seth Magaziner hopes to attract more investors to Rhode Island's bond program.

The nation’s third-largest public pension fund reported an 11.35% return on investments for the year ending March 31.

Though they may sound as far apart as they ever were on public-financing of a new Pawtucket Red Sox stadium, House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien appear to have found what one calls a "framework" and the other "a pathway" for a possible deal.

He joins the firms infrastructure practice after four years at Squire Patton Boggs.

State authorization for design-build use on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway work is a door-opener, New York City transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg said.

Phil Scott said his objections to new taxes in the $5.8 billion budget will bring a veto.

The situation could deteriorate because of an aging workforce and modest population growth, according to Moody's.

The plan could hinder city operations and provide Washington further motivation to cut funding, Vito Mustaciuolo told City Council members.

Strategies range from flexible pricing structures with taxable and tax-exempt bonds to public-private partnerships.