Northeast

Connecticut's heavy reliance on the property tax to fund pre-K through 12 public education causes spending inequities, said the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities.

New York’s Westchester County announced a public-private partnership for its municipal airport in White Plains, N.Y. designed to direct airport revenue to the county budget.

Pennsylvania Treasurer Timothy Reese suspended Wells Fargo from investment and trading activities for one year in the aftermath of the bank’s fake-accounts scandal

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim joined Connecticut Comptroller Kevin Lembo to unveil an online portal that contains real-time city financial information.

Atlantic City officials are gearing up to fight a possible state takeover after New Jersey rejected the city’s five-year fiscal recovery plan.

New Jersey has rejected Atlantic City's proposed financial recovery plan, setting the stage for a possible state takeover and raising more doubts about the junk-rated city's ability to service its bond debt.

York, Pa., and its police union saved nearly $10 million in projected pension costs and helped improve the stability of its pension fund, said Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale.

The Nassau County legislature approved a $2.9 billion budget Monday that leaves a $77 million revenue hole for the large New York State municipality.

Pennsylvania Treasurer Timothy Reese launched a $100 million initiative that he said would provide a competitive rate of return while supporting affordable housing.

New York earned a second straight D-plus for procurement spending on minority and women-owned businesses, said city Comptroller Scott Stringer.