Northeast

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority achieved strong demand during Wednesday’s $350 million school facilities construction bond sale to help generate millions in savings for the Garden State.

Chicago-based Mesirow Financial is bulking up its municipal team with several hires on both coasts.

The rating agency says Assured Guaranty and Build America Mutual are open to a traditional bond refinancing, not a bond restructuring or a haircut.

The subway-improvement plan for New York triggered pushback from board members who say Gov. Andrew Cuomo is overreaching.

The Republican lawmaker said Monday that the tax cap proposal should take priority during the next legislative session.

Nick Sifuentes, executive director of the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, explores how to improve mass transit funding and capital budget management in the New York City region, including Connecticut and New Jersey. Hosted by Paul Burton.

Luke Bronin called the latest multiple-notch downgrades no surprise.

Hartford, Conn.’s debt rating was dropped to CC by S&P Global Ratings Tuesday, which called a default, distressed exchange, or redemption a “virtual certainty.”

Economic development and resiliency highlight discussion at the inaugural Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank conference.

The spending plan still relies heavily on sales tax growth, according to S&P Global Ratings.