ESG
ESG
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"Disney has abandoned its fiduciary responsibilities to its investors and customers by joining far-left activists in boycotting legal, taxpaying, employment-creating corporations to further Disney's political agenda," state Treasurer Curtis Loftis said.
December 5 -
The Equity in Infrastructure Project, created to generate opportunities for historically underserved businesses, hit 56 pledges at a California event.
November 30 -
Proceeds from the social bond issue will go to support high-performing public charter schools across the United States and promote educational equity.
November 27 -
Litigation brought by a state public pension recipient challenges the constitutionality of a 2022 law prohibiting governmental contracts with companies the Oklahoma treasurer determines are "boycotting" energy businesses.
November 22 -
Municipal bond underwriters for Texas deals now have until Dec. 16 to comply with changes to the agreements and to their standing letters of compliance with two state laws banning contracts with companies that "boycott" or "discriminate" against the fossil fuel or firearm industries.
November 21 -
"Under my rule, pension-fund and asset managers are still able to offer ESG products in Missouri," said Missouri Secretary of State John Ashcroft.
November 7 -
Attorney General Ken Paxton put several big banks under a review last month, raising concerns more municipal bond underwriters could be driven out of the state.
November 6 -
"The lack of standardization is a very real problem that impacts all facets," said Ted Chapman, managing director and investment banker at Hilltop Securities.
November 3 -
When set against high-profile public finance projects like American Dream and Legacy Cares, Florida's Brightline marks a rare success for investors.
November 1 -
The application criteria for the grant programs handcuffs $5.5 billion in transportation spending to progressive priorities," said Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz.
October 30