Northeast

Portland, Maine, received an upgrade from S&P Global Ratings as it gears up to address capital improvements.

Changes to New York MTA’s four-year financial plan slightly worsen the outlook for the authority, said the watchdog Citizens Budget Commission

Long-term structural balance in New Jersey remains elusive thanks to continued deferral of full funding for future retirement obligations, said S&P.

New Jersey’s financial stress is influencing investors, as reflected in recent trading levels.

Cambridge raised $2 million through a sale of community-sourced minibonds, which the city and its underwriter say could further a trend in the municipal bond marketplace.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation Monday that invests $34 million from a state bond program for facility enhancements at colleges and universities.

New York City's Department of Housing Preservation and Development issued a RFQ that seeks organizations to rehabilitate and manage occupied or vacant buildings.

Parity for New York State transportation investments is a misnomer, according to a report by budget watchdog Citizens Budget Commission.

Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin's State of the City speech acknowledged progress over the past year, even as large deficits hover over Connecticut's capital.

Edward Bambach, the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority’s first and longest-serving executive director and a national public finance leader for higher education, died Sunday morning. He was 90.