Scott Sowers

Counties play a unique role in the data center debate and are becoming more sophisticated in negotiating with the major players in the industry.

A new bill would increase the capacity of state and local housing finance agencies to issue tax-free municipal housing bonds by exempting them from the PAB cap.

As the level and delivery of infrastructure funding becomes increasingly uncertain and political, proponents of a national infrastructure bank are making their case.

States are taking closer looks and passing legislation on the tax breaks that typically spur data center placement as the backlash stiffens via changes in public finance policy.

While the threat of shifting more costs from the federal government looms in the background, the end of the fiscal year is revealing stabilized tax revenue for most states.

The White House's involvement in expanding Dulles International Airport lead to plans for a $22.5 billion bond sale, while questions remain about steep passenger fees that may be required.

Proposals for reforming the Federal Emergency Management Agency are attracting attention from the ratings agencies.

As Virginia prepares for a key primary election on Tuesday, the controversy over tax exemptions and data center proliferation is spurring alerts from law firms.

Maryland has inked an $85 million deal to secure the rights to the Preakness Stakes by authorizing the Maryland Economic Development Corp. to issue revenue bonds to fund the sale.

The National Association of Bond Lawyers reacts to an IRS request for comments on a proposed change to section 148 in the tax code that regulates arbitrage and cash allocations with a resounding "no."

A new law in Virginia goes into effect as attorneys provide counsel about economic development authorities serving as conduit bond issuers for affordable housing communities.

The Save America Act remains at a chokepoint, pitting President Trump against Senate Majority Leader Thune, while counties weigh in against the measure.

The ongoing dispute between the states and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is heading to court as 25 states are suing the agency over charges that it's withholding grants based on immigration policies.

The rules governing the cap on state and local tax deductions have been changed in each Trump administration and greatly debated in the muni community as new research shows the cap may have boosted inflows into bonds.

Washington, D.C. and the House Oversight Committee are squabbling over tax policy as the federal government weighs legislation that would prevent the city from raising taxes without Congressional approval.

The effects of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act are already being sized up as the impetus for maximizing their intentions may fall on local public finance and regulatory policies.

While the surface transportation reauthorization lumbers through Congress and IIJA funds starting to sunset, some states are tapping pooled bond funds and relying on independent financing authorities.

States continue tinkering with finding the right mix of property tax, sales tax, and income taxes leveled on the affluent.

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee renews a push for major FEMA reform that's endorsed by local governments while the Senate attempts to influence change from within the agency.

Advocates in Congress are now looking at the possibilities for the Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act offered by a third reconciliation bill, a lame duck session, or Trump-propelled legislation early next year.