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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Fiscal 2026 general fund revenue for the city, which is considering a November bond election, is expected to be flat amid economic uncertainty fueled by tariffs.
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State lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that bans state and local government contracts with companies that "discriminate" against the firearm industry.
April 29 -
The $350 million revenue bond issue will refund bonds sold in 2015 and finance improvements to the airline's primary maintenance facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
April 29 -
Bills have been introduced to eliminate the May election option for local bond and tax propositions, forcing them onto the November general election ballot.
April 29 -
Accusations are flying between the Republican state treasurer and attorney general, adding fuel to a battle that started last year.
April 23 -
Legislation signed into law will place $500 million of general obligation bonds and a constitutional amendment for economic development districts on the ballot.
April 22 -
Unrated Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority bonds will finance the purchase of the hotel that inspired Stephen King to write 'The Shining.'
April 22 -
Mayor John Whitmire said phased-in funding under an agreement with plaintiffs who successfully sued the city will help address a budget shortfall.
April 16 -
The state, which lost its positive S&P outlook due in part to previous tax cuts, could have further reductions under a bill that survived the governor's veto.
April 15 -
Issuers in Texas are wary of potential changes at the federal and state level that could impact their finances and ability to sell debt.
April 15
