Karen is a senior reporter covering the Southwest. She has covered the municipal bond market for more than 30 years at The Bond Buyer and Reuters. Prior to that she wrote about futures and options markets for magazines and was an award-winning reporter for a suburban Chicago newspaper chain.
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Legislative leaders said they agreed to an $18 billion package that includes a reduction in school property taxes and a higher homestead exemption.
By Karen PierogJuly 10 -
A federal bankruptcy judge will hold a hearing later this month on appointing an independent trustee for Legacy Cares or dismissing the case.
By Karen PierogJuly 10 -
The rating agency said the airport has a one-in-three chance of an upgrade over the two-year outlook period.
By Karen PierogJuly 5 -
The city would issue short-term debt this summer and refund it as part of a long-term bond offering next year.
By Karen PierogJune 30 -
With no agreement on how to structure a historic property tax cut, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state lawmakers back for a second special session.
By Karen PierogJune 29 -
State lawmakers passed bills aimed at the city's home-rule powers and a union contract impasse, as well as funding for a convention center expansion.
By Karen PierogJune 27 -
As the Republican-controlled state House and Senate remain divided on how to deliver a historic tax cut, the governor vetoed dozens of bills to pressure lawmakers.
By Karen PierogJune 26 -
The departure of four attorneys marks the second group exodus in Texas this year for Orrick.
June 22 -
The measure would have prevented state and local public entities from requiring a company to implement an ESG policy to get a government contract.
By Karen PierogJune 20 -
The Oklahoma Supreme Court is considering the turnpike's application to jumpstart funding for a $5 billion extension project with $500 million of revenue bonds.
By Karen PierogJune 16