Politics

A 2018 high court decision has been positive for state and local government budgets, but not as much a boost as some of the estimates had predicted.

Plans call for four Metro-North Railroad stations along an underused rail line in the East Bronx, with an eye toward real-estate value capture.

Bond Buyer northeast regional editor Paul Burton scopes out New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's resilience plan for Lower Manhattan. Andrew Coen hosts.

Gov. Phil Murphy’s $38.6 billion budget proposal sets the stage for near-term stabilization of the state’s weak credit conditions, according to analysts.

Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed the Rebuild Alabama Act into law, increasing state gas taxes for the first time in 26 years.

S&P Global Ratings boosted its outlook to positive from stable ahead of an $850 million GO bond sale.

A finding of sub-standard cement at Denver International Airport's $650 million terminal redevelopment project shows that the government and developer in a public-private partnership both must adapt to unforeseen events.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is backing bonds for a state conservation initiative that her predecessor, conservative firebrand Paul LePage, delayed for the past four years.

The sponsor of a bill to create a state infrastructure bank says it would leverage public-private partnerships to generate money for transportation projects.

A heavy focus on expenditure savings in Gov. Phil Murphy’s $38.6 billion budget proposal positions the state to withstand less revenue growth, according to the ratings agency.

All of the nation's top producing states can look for a smoother ride in 2019, S&P analysts say.

The $11 million in tax exempt bonds that financed the construction of the K through 6 school are being paid off by the owner of the apartment building developed on part of the 1.67-acre site.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and a coalition of state lawmakers agreed to legalize recreational marijuana in a package that sets out tax rates.

Personal income tax receipts came in 56.6% under the February forecast made in the governor's recent budget proposal.

Bond Buyer Northeast Regional Editor Paul Burton explores the state's hot-button issues including pension liability and tolling. Chip Barnett hosts.

The market appeared to move after Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a rate structure for his graduated state income tax proposal.

House lawmakers weren't willing to go as far as Mike DeWine in raising gas taxes.

Shawn Wooden expects his proposal to fix to state teachers’ pension system to kick-start an agenda that includes infrastructure, improved returns and financial literacy.

With positive news out of California and New York, strong financials continue for munis.

Debate now begins in earnest on the governor's plan to change the state constitution to allow graduated income tax rates.