Northeast

Increasing foreclosure levels in Atlantic County, N.J., are a credit negative for the government, hit hard by Atlantic City's recent casino struggles, according to Moody's Investors Service.

After Boston’s mass transit system ground to a halt during the winter, the wheels for overhauling the agency that runs it have begun to turn.

The Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management board named David Gurtz interim CFO and COO and promoted Sarah Samuels to deputy chief investment officer.

Gov. Tom Wolf announced the investment of $130.7 million for 12 non-point source, drinking water and wastewater projects across eight counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority.

Rhode Island's serious financial challenges extend well beyond the headline 38 Studios bond financing controversy, said a report by Gurtin Fixed Income Management.

Gov. Charlie Baker, acting on several recommendations by a special panel, filed legislation to establish a fiscal control board to run the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

An economic study says Maryland’s proposed $2.45 billion Purple Line light rail would boost area’s income and job opportunities.

Atlantic City's Casino Reinvestment Development Authority will soon have a new leader after the New Jersey agency's longtime chairman James Kehoe announced on April 21 he is stepping down from the post.

Connecticut Treasurer Denise Nappier urged lawmakers to pass a bill to use premiums on general obligation bonds to fund previously authorized capital projects.

Twin River Management Group, which operates a namesake casino in Lincoln, R.I., said intends to move the Newport Grand facility to Tiverton, R.I., where it has secured purchase rights.