Rich Saskal is a managing editor of The Bond Buyer. Since joining the publication in 2003, he has also worked as a reporter and as its Far West bureau chief. He has a master's degree in journalism from the University of Colorado and a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia.
- California
CARLSBAD, Calif. — One day after a blue-ribbon commission created to reform California’s tax code held its final meeting, experts from both sides of the political spectrum declared its proposals all but dead on arrival during a panel at The Bond Buyer’s California Public Finance Conference.
By Rich SaskalSeptember 15 - California
SAN FRANCISCO — Despite recent state budget revisions that incorporated weaker revenue forecasts, California general fund revenue was even lower than expected in August, said Controller John Chiang.
By Rich SaskalSeptember 15