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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New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has touted his administration's record levels of reserves. Whether they can sustain a downturn is up for debate.
By Paul BurtonMay 24 -
Debate over the level of openness at New York MTA resonates on several fronts, notably during a joust over reports of overtime abuse.
By Paul BurtonMay 23 -
Joshua Schank, chief innovation officer for Los Angeles Metro, weighs opportunities and challenges. Paul Burton hosts from the Smart Cities NYC conference.
By Paul BurtonMay 23 -
The authority will 'hold their feet to the fire,' Chairman Patrick Foye said of the German conglomerate.
By Paul BurtonMay 21 -
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority became the first housing entity to use the Secured Overnight Financing Rate when it issued $100 million of variable-rate bonds.
By Paul BurtonMay 20 -
Amid the gadgets on display at the Smart Cities NYC conference, some local and regional officials spoke more pragmatically about making tech work.
By Paul BurtonMay 17 -
Bob Bennett, former chief innovative officer for Kansas City, Mo., talks about his new firm and tech trends. Paul Burton hosts from the Smart Cities NYC conference.
By Paul BurtonMay 16 -
The Garvee bonds would fund the reconstruction of the stretch through downtown Providence.
By Paul BurtonMay 15 -
Reports of overtime abuse, a call for a prosecutor and strained labor relations, intermingled with a fiscal crisis, produced an explosive board meeting.
By Paul BurtonMay 13 -
As the innovation- and resilience-themed Smart Cities conference begins, questions include how well is New York prepared for another Sandy-like catastrophe.
By Paul BurtonMay 13