Northeast

Rhode Island is working on a debt affordability study that will include bonded debt as well as pension and OPEB liabilities, said Treasuer Seth Magaziner.

A master plan approved by Rutgers University last year to expand and upgrade the infrastructure of New Jersey’s flagship public higher education institution by 2030 is already taking shape.

Bonds that funded the stalled minor-league baseball stadium in Hartford, Conn., could appeal to investors with appetite for risk, said Richard Larkin of Stoever Glass.

The second bond-rating upgrade in 10 months for New Britain, Conn., is further proof the city is moving in the right direction, said Mayor Erin Stewart.

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto were arrested on federal corruption and bribery charges.

The former head of the Internal Revenue Service's tax-exempt bond office says TEB is ignoring alleged violations on a financing for a Syracuse mall that benefited from breaks sought by Hillary Clinton.

Underperforming pension systems and limited state flexibility are pressuring Massachusetts municipalities, said S&P.

Construction resumed on a minor-league baseball stadium in Hartford, Conn., after city officials finalized an agreement for surety provider Arch Insurance to finish the project.

State budget troubles provided the backdrop as Connecticut sold $650 million in general obligation bonds and GO green bonds.

The Transportation Department fast-tracked the Hudson Tunnel replacement portion of the $24 billion Gateway Program.