Northeast

New York's MTA, envisioning "significant revenue" for its capital program, plans to vacate its midtown Manhattan headquarters by the end of 2014.

Fearing sketchy revenue projections, Gov. Deval Patrick has threatened to veto a transportation spending bill that cleared the Massachusetts legislature.

Rhode Island's House approved an $8.2 billion state budget, including an initial $2.5 million bond payment related to failed video-game company 38 Studios.

The Maine Senate and House of Representatives enacted a two-year budget on Wednesday thereby overriding Maine Gov. Paul LePage's veto.

After a session that ended past midnight, Rhode Island's House resumed debate over an $8.2 billion state budget that includes $2.5 million for 38 Studios debt.

Philadelphia passed a 5% larger budget for fiscal 2014 than its fiscal 2013 budget.

Massachusetts legislative leaders compromised on a transportation bill that would generate $500 million through cigarette and gas tax hikes, and some turnpike toll restoration.

The New York City Housing Development Corp. will issue $462 million in multi-family housing revenue bonds after its board of directors approved the move.

Susan Kupferman, senior advisor to the chairman of New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority, died Wednesday morning at age 54 after a long illness.

A retirement panel reviewed a pension overhaul bill as Pennsylvania lawmakers juggled the budget, transportation funding and liquor privatization.