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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As much as $3 billion of Oklahoma utility debt related to 2021's Winter Storm Uri will begin hitting the market as early as July after winning state court approval.
By Karen PierogMay 31 -
Rising home values are putting the spotlight on property taxes in Texas, where state lawmakers are eying tax relief options even as previously approved measures slow the growth in tax bills.
By Karen PierogMay 26 -
A nonprofit Texas-based retirement community operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday to deal with its troubled debt and sell its assets.
By Karen PierogMay 24 -
Elected officials in Republican-dominated states say S&P Global Ratings, by introducing ESG analysis, is politicizing the ratings process or even possibly acting illegally.
By Karen PierogMay 23 -
While the report offers many positives for states, headwinds loom, according to investment management firm Conning.
By Karen PierogMay 19 -
A spike in POB issuance last year that was spurred by low interest rates, roaring stock markets, and other factors is likely to wane.
By Karen PierogMay 16 -
The recent Texas law led the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to drop three underwriters from a recent deal late in the process.
By Karen PierogMay 10 -
San Antonio and Fort Worth voters approved bonds, while a few school districts stumbled, particularly with projects unrelated to academics.
By Karen PierogMay 10 -
April revenue collections set records in Southwest states as a strong economy and inflation boosted income and sales tax collections, although some officials are urging caution.
By Karen PierogMay 9 -
The Texas Natural Gas Securitization Finance Corporation picked a team of underwriters to sell debt for utilities hit hard during 2021’s Winter Storm Uri.
By Karen PierogMay 6