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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The board's next quarterly meeting, scheduled for July 24-25, will include a review of market regulations, structure, and transparency issues .
By Scott SowersJuly 19 -
Fiduciary responsibilities and politics are keeping the ESG debate alive in public finance.
By Scott SowersJuly 18 -
The threat of cybercrime against municipalities continues to mutate into more sophisticated and life-threatening schemes, say economists and rating agencies.
By Scott SowersJuly 17 -
The question of how much federal money Congress will provide for the replacement of the Key Bridge goes before the Senate Environmental Committee.
By Scott SowersJuly 10 -
The Fed chief said "more good data" is needed before interest rate targets are lowered.
By Scott SowersJuly 9 -
The issuance is expected to generate strong interest in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.
By Scott SowersJuly 5 -
Another round of grants authorized in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is going out to 129 airports in 40 states.
By Scott SowersJuly 2 -
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told lawmakers federal money is being dispensed roughly on schedule, though efforts to streamline certain processes are underway.
By Scott SowersJune 27 -
With a tax battle looming, the chair of the powerful committee will guide tax policy.
By Scott SowersJune 24 -
Knowing where to focus won't be easy among the numerous issues in play.
By Scott SowersJune 21