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 nation's capital is a hub of potential sports facility financing.
March 7 -
The new guidance modifies rules that stretch back to 2005.
March 1 -
The Aggie bond legislation appears stuck in Congress.
February 28 -
The Office of Tax Policy is still short on muni-based leadership.
February 27 -
Recent hires shows an agency looking for answers as it tackles major initiatives.
February 22 -
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel testified before the House Ways and Means Committee Thursday.
February 15 -
Municipal Market Analytics is expanding its business development arm.
February 15 -
A plan to build a new arena in Virginia accommodating two major league sports faces opposition both locally and from the teams' current home in Washington.
February 12 -
A 2017 issuance is in danger of losing its tax-exempt status.
February 9 -
States are tapping general funds, issuing bonds and upping fees.
February 8
