Economy

Increased use of battery storage may further disrupt a public power industry already in transition, experts told municipal bond professionals.

A state official cited the need to have special tax obligation bonds rated "on the bonds' own merits," distinct from the state's GOs.

The pace of housing starts posted an 8.2% decline to a 1.192 million seasonally adjusted annual rate in December.

California's transportation secretary, Brian Kelly, will assume the helm at California High-Speed Rail Authority.

Builders’ confidence in the market for new single-family homes slipped as the National Association of Home Builders' housing market index fell to 72.

The Empire State Manufacturing Survey showed "business activity continued to grow at a solid clip in New York State."

Gov. Jerry Brown's $190.1 billion spending plan emphasizes stockpiling reserves, but fellow Democrats in the legislature want more spending.

Gov. Dannel Malloy urged lawmakers to replenish the Special Transportation Fund.

Gov. Henry McMaster called the state-owned utility a "failing asset" while calling for tax cuts in his first budget proposal.

Revel, the failed $2.4 billion casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, built as a high-end playground for Wall Street bankers, sold for $200 million to a Colorado developer who plans to reopen it under the name Ocean Resort Casino.

The Puerto Rico Oversight Board named four key energy projects as potentially eligible for a special permitting process.

Barbara Thompson stepped down at the end of 2017 after 16 years as executive director.

MetroHealth is looking to partner for growth, saying it is in the best position to partner with another system.

A first round of Parkways Authority bonds — $120 million to $125 million of the $500 million of total bonds authorized — will be ready to go to market in late April or early May, Parkways General Manager Greg Barr said Thursday.

The state’s bid to legalize sports betting is in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court.

While dodging the actual phrase, Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested now is the time to seriously consider a tolling plan to fund subway and street repair in New York City.

Gov. Henry McMaster said the only way to stop rate increases to pay for the failed Summer nuclear project is to sell the state-owned utility.

The overall economy grew for the 103rd straight time, the Institute for Supply Management reported Wednesday.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill expanding the contract process to put the city closer to par with New York State.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority executives Paul Brandley and Mike Abramo shine a spotlight on the many changes in place at the agency that runs Boston's transit system. Paul Burton is host.