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 compromise spending bill signed into law by President Biden keeps the government open, but whether that success is a sign of future cooperation isn't clear.
By Scott SowersMarch 25 -
The new rules are expected to boost bond issuance.
By Scott SowersMarch 21 -
Broker-dealer advocates believe the agency is over-regulating the industry.
By Scott SowersMarch 20 -
Federal officials are pushing for reauthorization while cities tout their planning.
By Scott SowersMarch 14 -
The relative health of state treasuries was an area of interest at the National Association of State Treasurers legislative conference.
By Scott SowersMarch 13 -
Sam Graves' term leading the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is up but he is looking to stay on.
By Scott SowersMarch 8 -
The nation's capital is a hub of potential sports facility financing.
By Scott SowersMarch 7 -
The new guidance modifies rules that stretch back to 2005.
By Scott SowersMarch 1 -
The Aggie bond legislation appears stuck in Congress.
By Scott SowersFebruary 28 -
The Office of Tax Policy is still short on muni-based leadership.
By Scott SowersFebruary 27