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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While political debate over Connecticut highway tolls remains jammed, Gov. Ned Lamont's administration warned about federal backlash over a maintenance backlog.
By Paul BurtonJune 21 -
A city called the "double black diamond" of car driving is at the epicenter for autonomous-vehicle testing.
By Paul BurtonJune 21 -
A proposal to establish such a fund, as opposed to the current mechanism for reserves, is headed for the November ballot.
By Paul BurtonJune 18 -
John Boyd Jr. of Boyd Co. explores how artificial intelligence and immigration are disrupting the traditional financial services business model, creating opportunities and challenges. Paul Burton hosts.
By Paul BurtonJune 18 -
As the district braces for possible state receivership, Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale calls for a 'real-time' audit.
By Paul BurtonJune 13 -
The rise of online classes and degrees brings with it questions about the future of brick-and-mortar colleges and universities.
June 11 -
The $42 million sale comes as water infrastructure is emerging as a priority priority for municipal issuers.
By Paul BurtonJune 11 -
The mass-transit enterprises for Pittburgh and Philadelphia face crises regardless of how a lawsuit over toll-related revenue plays out, says the rating agency.
By Paul BurtonJune 11 -
Nick Sifuentes of the Tri-State Transportation Campaign explores ways to unravel the metro New York commuter mess. Paul Burton and Andrew Coen host.
By Paul BurtonJune 11 -
State lawmakers punted the touchy subject of reimposing tolls to Gov. Ned Lamont, who may call a special session.
By Paul BurtonJune 7