Northeast

Municipalities are increasingly making policy through data sets, as evidenced in New York, Pittsburgh and Columbus.

As New York MTA faces another stretch of uncertainty, a faction within its board is calling for reduced fare for lower-income riders.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has restored a four-decade old tax agreement with neighboring Pennsylvania that was set to end Jan. 1.

Nassau County lawmakers proceeded Monday with amendments to a $2.9 billion budget that faces opposition from the county's fiscal control board.

Gov. Charlie Baker and state Treasurer Deborah Goldberg will speak at the sixth annual Massachusetts Investor Conference Dec. 7 in Boston.

Fitch revised its outlook to negative on $123 million of Capitol Region Parking System Series 2013A senior parking revenue bonds in Harrisburg, Pa.

The New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority intends to sell $400 million of bonds on Nov. 30, after a one-day retail period.

The New Jersey legislature approved a bill Monday that if signed by Gov. Chris Christie would mandate a boost to the state’s underfunded pension system.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio responded to the economic and financial uncertainty that followed Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election with a budget update that showcases caution and fiscal responsibility.

Mastic Beach, N.Y. residents voted Wednesday to dissolve their village government, a credit positive development for the struggling Long Island municipality, according to Moody’s Investors Service.