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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Hamden received its second hit from the rating agencies in four days when Fitch lowered the town's general obligation bonds to BBB.
By Paul BurtonJuly 14 -
The $16 million, small-denomination offering, to finance projects with climate and environmental benefits. is modeled after World War II Series E bonds.
By Paul BurtonJuly 9 -
Organizers say the goal is for for technologies to make public transit safer, cleaner and more adaptive.
By Paul BurtonJuly 8 -
Federal funding will cover the replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore bridges, with ownership to transfer to the Massachusetts DOT upon completion.
By Paul BurtonJuly 8 -
Dag Detter, an investment advisor and former president of the Swedish government's holding company, explores creative ways for U.S. states and cities to improve their finances. Paul Burton hosts.
By Paul BurtonJuly 7 - Non-profits
They contribute more than $77 billion annually, or 9.4% of city economic output, according to the city comptroller.
By Paul BurtonJuly 7 -
Transportation officials have spent nearly six years on a Massachusetts Turnpike redesign and an infrastructure merge called the "throat." Time is running short.
By Paul BurtonJuly 2 -
New York City's dynamics include closing an estimated $9 billion revenue gap due to COVID-19 and the volatile matter of police funding.
By Paul BurtonJune 30 -
Proceeds will finance and refinance projects based on the benefits of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education, officials say.
By Paul BurtonJune 26 -
While reducing the FY21 spending plan to $87 billion, New York's mayor said he needs $1 billion in labor concessions or the city could lay off up to 22,000 workers.
By Paul BurtonJune 25