Northeast

Harrisburg, Pa.'s City Council may allocate $7,500 to defend a lawsuit the city's receiver has filed to force it to triple its earned-income tax, a court ruled.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Transportation has awarded a $29.3 million contract through the NY Works program for repairs to 13 bridges.

After proposing a toll increase in June, the Maine Turnpike Authority board is expected to make a final decision on a new toll structure Aug. 16.

The Norwich, Conn., City Council put a $33.4 million bond referendum to pay for a new downtown police station on the November ballot.

Connecticut intends to sell to sell $600 million of general obligation bonds in two issues by year-end, following unanimous approval by the State Bond Commission.

The bankruptcy case of video game company 38 Studios will move to Rhode Island, after that state's Economic Development Commission and trustee Bank of New York Mellon got Delaware court approval to seize its assets.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie approved the issuance of $750 million of general obligation bonds for higher education capital projects on Wednesday. The issue will go to voters in November.

Pittsburgh looks to emerge from state oversight, but the city faces pension liability challenges.

Moody's places the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's senior sales tax bonds on review for possible downgrade, affecting roughly $3.8 billion in debt.

Moody's Investors Service calls a bill designed to rein in health care costs a credit negative for Massachusetts hospitals because it will limit revenue growth and reduce operating flexibility.