Karen Pierog

1 week ago | today.westlaw.com | Karen Pierog

Under CEO F. John White, PFM became a financial advisory powerhouse in the municipal bond market. White died on Friday at his Philadelphia home surrounded by his family at age 78. White, who was inducted into The Bond Buyer's inaugural Muni Hall of...

1 week ago | bondbuyer.com | Karen Pierog

Under CEO F. John White, PFM became a financial advisory powerhouse in the municipal bond market.  White died on Friday at his Philadelphia home surrounded by his family at age 78. White, who was inducted into The Bond Buyer's inaugural Muni Hall of Fame class in 2022, was one of Philadelphia-based PFM's founders and served as its CEO for over three decades.

1 week ago | bondbuyer.com | Karen Pierog

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott this month hailed an $8.5 billion K-12 public school funding boost passed by the legislature, saying it will improve the state's education standing, while others contend it fails to make up for six years of mostly flat financial support. "House Bill 2 ensures that our schools are funded better than ever," the Republican governor said ahead of signing the measure into law on June 4.

2 weeks ago | today.westlaw.com | Karen Pierog

A push to build an arena for the National Basketball Association's San Antonio Spurs is gaining momentum with the Bexar County Commissioners Court taking an initial step on Tuesday toward using venue taxes to help finance the project.

2 weeks ago | bondbuyer.com | Karen Pierog

A push to build an arena for the National Basketball Association's San Antonio Spurs is gaining momentum with the Bexar County Commissioners Court taking an initial step on Tuesday toward using venue taxes to help finance the project. Commissioners agreed to seek approval from the Texas comptroller to hold a November election on raising the county's hotel occupancy tax rate to 2% from 1.75% and continuing its 5% motor vehicle rental tax.