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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Redeveloping the RFK stadium site could spur public finance of a multi-use project.
By Scott SowersAugust 27 -
Committee Chair Sherrod Brown is facing a tough election.
By Scott SowersAugust 23 -
Charter school bond issuance have leveled off as issuers consider labels and alternative structures.
By Scott SowersAugust 21 -
The possibility of moving stalled housing bills forward combined with promises of down payment assistance is offering hope to housing advocates.
By Scott SowersAugust 19 -
Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland is leveraging the P3 process to build eight new schools while issuing $663 million of taxable bonds.
By Scott SowersAugust 14 -
Vikram Rai of Wells Fargo is dubious of some widely-held assumptions.
By Scott SowersAugust 6 -
Federal agencies have at least initially determined that CUSIP is not the best choice for an identifier as they develop rules pursuant to the FDTA.
By Scott SowersAugust 2 -
The three new members will serve four-year terms beginning with the board's new fiscal year in October.
By Scott SowersAugust 2 -
Successful roll-outs are countered by regulations and red tape.
By Scott SowersJuly 31 -
Local government investment pools remain free from SEC rules
By Scott SowersJuly 25