Economy

The state used "subject to appropriation" language to exit a building lease, but state officials say Alaska will honor bonds subject to the same condition.

All Aboard Florida is seeking a right of way lease to expand its Brightline-branded passenger train service from Orlando to Tampa.

The Hudson Tunnel project would provide passengers traveling along Amtrak’s North East Corridor and NJ Transit commuters who work in Manhattan with a reliable link to replace a more than 100-year-old tunnel that was damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

While advocates support the $250 million bond proposal as a matter of social justice, a city council member questions the lack of specificity on projects.

According to the ISM's monthly report on business, the ISM index increased to 60.2 in June from 58.7 in May.

After a bumpy but overall successful launch of markup disclosure, the muni industry looks ahead to regulatory scrutiny and finding ways to use the new data.

Legislation to restructure New Jersey Transit’s board of directors may carve out a fresh path for the beleaguered system.

The May Midwest Economy Index slipped to 0.51 from an upwardly revised 0.55 in April.

The bond proceeds would help build housing in the city recovering from a wildfire that destroyed 4,600 homes.

The planned closure of the L subway line for 15 months shines a glare on New York City and transit agency officials.

Respondents to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's monthly manufacturing survey reported stronger activity and optimism in June.

The healthcare sector has been grappling with continuous change as service delivery and financial operations remain under pressure. Lisa Goldstein of Moody's discusses the sector's negative outlook and credit implications of federal policy uncertainty. John Hallacy is host.

Low income New Yorkers face more delays and service disruptions in the subway commutes than their wealthier neighbors, according to a new study.

State-owned Santee Cooper wants the high court to affirm its authority to set rates and pay off bonds that financed its scrubbed nuclear reactor project.

Pending home sales declined 0.5% to an index reading of 105.9 in May, after an unrevised 1.3% fall to 106.4 in April.

The measure provides the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey with multiple options to construct the elevated train service.

Manufacturing growth in the central Atlantic region “continued to expand in June.”

New York City transportation commissioner and MTA board member Polly Trottenberg discusses regional challenges, opportunities and alternatives. Paul Burton and Chip Barnett host.

Home prices rose 6.4% on an annual basis in April, not seasonally adjusted.

Supporters say the plan would help create affordable housing in the fire-ravaged city.