City Controller Chris Hollins recently expressed his apprehensions regarding Houston’s ability to sustain the proposed settlement with its firefighters in the long term. While he acknowledged that the city could manage the immediate costs of the settlement, he emphasized the need for a revenue increase to prevent a growing structural budget gap. Hollins estimated that
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In the midst of a challenging and competitive housing market, luxury vacation home co-ownership platform Pacaso has set out to revolutionize the way people experience second home ownership. Launched in 2020 with a focus on multimillion-dollar homes, Pacaso is now expanding its offerings to include properties with share prices starting as low as $200,000. This
Recently, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed several pieces of legislation, including a measure aimed at preserving the state’s largest coal-fired power plant beyond its scheduled shutdown in 2025. Despite concerns raised by the Intermountain Power Agency (IPA), Cox remains optimistic about the future of the plant. However, IPA’s General Manager, Cameron Cowan, expressed reservations about
The recent $1.2 trillion spending bill that was passed by the U.S. Senate and signed by President Biden has left many in the municipal bond market disappointed. The bill, while ensuring the government remains funded, fails to address crucial legislative issues affecting the market. Despite flickers of hope for reforms on Low Income Housing Tax
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook recently emphasized the importance of a cautious approach to cutting interest rates in the United States. The central bank has maintained its rates at a two-decade high, signaling a need for further evaluation before making any drastic changes. Cook highlighted the need for allowing more time for inflation to slow