Northeast

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill that would replace hundreds of state-owned liquor stores and privatize the industry.

The New York City Transitional Finance Authority sold $1 billion in new money and refunding bonds, including $650 million new money, $250 million refunding and $100 million in taxable qualified school construction bonds.

The Long Island Association business group opposes New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed privatization of the Long Island Power Authority.

New Jersey is seeking applications from the state's colleges and universities for $750 million in bonds approved by voters in the Building Our Future Bond Act in November.

A proposal by state officials for a municipal road and bridge revolving fund brings under-the-radar Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the forefront.

Providence, R.I., Mayor Angel Taveras talks about his efforts to avert the risk of bankruptcy by narrowing the budget deficit and pushing through pension and retirement benefit overhauls.

Philadelphia plans to sell a $218 million general obligation bond in June or July, Philadelphia Treasurer Nancy Winkler told The Bond Buyer.

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl is challenging the nonprofit status of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pennsylvania's largest employer.

Rhode Island House Speaker Gordon Fox and Treasurer Gina Raimondo will introduce legislation to provide a funding stream for local infrastructure investment.

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is selling $1.4 billion in revenue bonds to support a $7 billion capital program.