Paul Burton is the Northeast Regional Editor for The Bond Buyer. His major coverage has included New York City and MTA finances; the Harrisburg, Pa., debt crisis; the 38 Studios bond financing fiasco in Rhode Island; and unfunded pension liability. Paul hosts podcasts and videos and has moderated at Bond Buyer conferences. Previously, Paul was senior editor and copy chief at M&A-oriented financial media company The Deal LLC. His award-winning career has spanned financial, sports and political journalism. A Boston native, Paul is the author of the book “Tales from the Newsrooms.” He is a frequent public speaker and has appeared as an expert on municipal debt on radio and television shows, including former CBS News White House correspondent Sharyl Attkisson’s public-affairs program, “Full Measure.”
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The Pennsylvania treasurer, who leaves office Tuesday, says municipalities can artificially inflate their bottom lines through these revenue sources.
By Paul BurtonJanuary 19 -
The New York mayor rolled out his $92.3 billion preliminary spending plan with warnings about federal and state variables, more pronounced amid the COVID-19 crisis.
By Paul BurtonJanuary 15 -
The twice-impeached president built his civic reputation on projects such as Central Park's Wollman Rink.
By Paul BurtonJanuary 14 -
In their state of the state addresses, the two governors discussed bringing in more revenues.
By Paul BurtonJanuary 13 -
The little-known lieutenant governor is in line to succeed Gov. Gina Raimondo, who President-elect Joe Biden nominated to be secretary of commerce.
By Paul BurtonJanuary 12 -
The pair will further the law firm's governance structure, said chairman Mark Ruehlmann.
By Paul BurtonJanuary 12 -
Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Corp. is coming off its inaugural social bond issuance.
By Paul BurtonJanuary 11 -
President-elect Joe Biden's cabinet picks include the governor and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, the latter for Labor Secretary.
By Paul BurtonJanuary 8 -
The tentative schedule includes $2.3 billion of new money and $4.6 billion of refundings and reofferings, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said.
By Paul BurtonJanuary 8 -
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority calls it a roadmap for creating greater opportunities for low- and moderate-income state residents.
By Paul BurtonJanuary 6