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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The measure, which passed both legislative chambers in lopsided votes, would strip the governor of his sole ability to appoint turnpike board members.
By Karen PierogMay 12 -
A bill passed this week would place a measure on the November statewide ballot to prevent growing home values from raising property taxes.
By Karen PierogMay 10 -
Harris Health System is asking Harris County to place a bond proposition on the November ballot.
By Karen PierogMay 8 -
The resignation comes after the bank was placed on the state treasurer's list of fossil fuel industry boycotters.
By Karen PierogMay 5 -
The placement of Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, and Bank of America on the list makes them ineligible for state and local government contracts.
By Karen PierogMay 4 -
The House is holding onto the bill until an agreement is reached with the Senate on public school funding.
By Karen PierogMay 3 -
The Chapter 11 filing follows defaults by nonprofit Legacy Cares on $284 million of mostly tax-exempt bonds sold through the Arizona Industrial Development Authority.
By Karen PierogMay 2 -
Public school districts account for most of the bonds on ballots as some need to finance new facilities to accommodate rising enrollment.
By Karen PierogMay 1 -
Gov. Laura Kelly allowed the bill's enactment without her signature, citing its "potential unforeseen consequences."
By Karen PierogApril 26 -
A bill that advanced last week in the Texas Legislature would force a citywide vote on bonds for the Project Connect plan to build light rail.
By Karen PierogApril 25