State of Connecticut

Connecticut must deal with a timing discrepancy between a bond covenant and a legislative amendment intended to loosen its restrictions.

Transportation research nonprofit TRIP said more than 7% of the state's bridges -- more than 300 -- are structurally deficient.

Connecticut’s planned issue of credit revenue bonds is a “potentially terrible long-term solution,” says Municipal Market Analytics.

The state's special commission on pension funding is exploring contributions of real-estate assets to an independently managed trust.

Toni Harp says New Haven does not intend to apply to Connecticut's oversight board despite budget struggles and deficit borrowing.

City officials want to avoid more draconian state oversight by the new Municipal Accountability Review Board.

Such a move might allay fears in the capital markets while removing lawmakers from decision-making, according to consultant Jim Millstein.

Two of three sales in Connecticut’s recent bond offering set record retail orders, said state Treasurer Denise Nappier, while spreads continued to drop.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Connecticut capped a busy week in the muni market.

Municipal bond buyers saw the last of the week’s big deals come to market.