Northeast

New York lawmakers approved a three-year extension of counties' authority to levy local sales tax.

Aetna is moving its corporate headquarters to Manhattan, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Thursday. The health insurance company will move from Hartford, Conn., to its new headquarters at 61 9th Avenue by the end of 2018.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced emergency actions for mass transit in New York City.

Central Falls Mayor Jim Diossa trumpets his formerly bankrupt city's rise to investment-grade status, and compares the tiny Rhode Island city with other distressed issuers including Detroit, Puerto Rico and Illinois. Hosted by Paul Burton.

A delayed Pennsylvania budget would only have a minor effect on schools, S&P Global Ratings said

WEST HAVEN, Conn. -- The City Council approved bonding ordinances for both the $17.35 million financing of the city's accumulated deficit and the $133.25 million West Haven High School reconstruction.

The developer of a Florida passenger train service may forgo private activity bonds.

Maine lawmakers are trying to approve a new two-year state budget before the fiscal year begins.

Chances of an on-time Connecticut spending plan faded.

New Jersey lawmakers advanced Gov. Chris Christie’s proposed transfer of lottery revenues to boost state pensions.