Northeast

The Constitution State is bringing the largest negotiated deal to a supply starved market this week — although the state is faced with fiscal challenges, it hopes the big sale satisfies investors, during a time when munis are attractive but supply is scarce.

The Philadelphia School District received approval for the framework of a 5% budget increase from its lame duck governing body.

The state has agreed to pay off Hartford's general obligation debt — about $550 million over the next two decades or so — as part of the bailout promised to the city under the most recent state budget.

Gov. Phil Murphy is targeting New Jersey Economic Development Authority tax incentive programs.

The state, after multiple rating downgrades and facing budget strife, declining revenue and a pension funding dispute, plans a GO new-money and refunding sale.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Joe Lhota defended the agency after a rating downgrade.

Kathy Wylde, president of the Partnership for New York City, gauges the effect of the transportation infrastructure crisis on New York’s regional economy and recommends solutions. Paul Burton hosts.

The project would get money from Amtrak, capital investment and other accounts under the omnibus spending bill, the details of which are expected to be released later today .

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wants his first budget proposal to begin a turnaround for the state’s mass transit system.

Climate Bonds Initiative of London cited the authority's $662 million green sale.