Scott Sowers is a reporter based in the Washington, D.C., Bureau where he covers ESG issues, cyber-crime, lobbying, and taxation. Prior to joining The Bond Buyer he freelanced for The Washington Post, The New York Times and The Atlantic writing about real estate. Other areas of expertise include architecture, design, energy, housing policy, automotive, and the utilities.
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As the Senate-approved version of the reconciliation bill bounces back to the House, the SALT caucus that was key to its passage takes a look at SALT provision changes.
July 2 -
Reduced ridership, political backlash, and zero-fare agencies are challenging transit system finances.
July 1 -
The Senate advanced the One Big Beautiful Bill Act through a procedural vote, opening the legislation for debate followed by Monday's vote-a-rama.
June 30 -
Working out the differences between the Senate and House budget bills might result in lawmakers reaching for ways to pay for extending tax cuts and finance new programs which could put tax-exempt munis back on the negotiating table.
June 30 -
A change in leadership at the Government Finance Officers Association comes on the heels of an all-time record membership level.
June 30 -
Senator Joni Ernest has reintroduced the Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act, long- simmering bipartisan legislation backed by the CDFA and BDA.
June 26 -
Attorneys and muni advocates are concerned as the Senate reviews the budget reconciliation process against the "Byrd Rule."
June 25 -
A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against the U.S. Department of Transportation's attempt to withhold federal funds from states judged to be in noncompliance with the Trump administration's immigration policies.
June 23 -
The Internal Revenue Service and the University of Rhode Island appear to have settled an inquiry by the agency regarding the tax status of higher education facility revenue bonds issued in 2018.
June 20 -
Housing advocates are cheering the Senate's embrace of expanding Low Income Housing Tax Credits which ensures a volume increase and reduces a key bond threshold test.
June 18
