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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Easing drought conditions are not stopping states from restricting water use and investing in future supplies.
By Karen PierogJune 16 -
Lawmakers will be called back into session after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill for having too many loopholes.
By Karen PierogJune 14 -
Community colleges will be rewarded based on results that align with regional and state education and workforce needs.
By Karen PierogJune 13 -
Houston is one of the largest U.S. cities to set up a trust to help fund non-pension retiree benefits such as healthcare.
By Karen PierogJune 12 -
The state's attorney general called the move unconstitutional and warned that it will likely lead to costly litigation.
By Karen PierogJune 6 -
Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott plans a special session on school choice as more states pass vouchers and Arizona's universal program sees costs explode.
By Karen PierogJune 5 -
The settlement will allow Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to demolish the privately operated South Terminal as part of a midfield concourse project.
By Karen PierogJune 2 -
The state Supreme Court decided the lawsuit in the turnpike authority's favor, but it has yet to rule on the validity of bonds to finance a $5 billion extension.
By Karen PierogJune 1 -
The Legacy Capital Financing Act would give the state another option to fund capital projects after a delayed annual audit prevented the issuance of bonds.
By Karen PierogMay 31 -
The city council is considering a $4.5 billion to $4.8 billion initial phase of the project. Legislation to stymie bonds did not pass the Texas Legislature.
By Karen PierogMay 31