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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APTA is pressing Congress to approve millions in relief funding for infrastructure spending related to natural disaster recovery.
November 26 -
Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager and noted Trump ally, is nominated for Treasury Secretary.
November 25 -
The future of infrastructure spending in doubt, helping to drive unity among professionals who interact with the municipal market.
November 21 -
Extending tax cuts from TCJA is viewed as fiscally problematic.
November 19 -
The projects funded by the deal align with the city of Alexandria's goal to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030.
November 19 -
A bond-financed rehab of the downtown sports arena is receiving pushback.
November 15 -
Numerous vital issues are on the docket for the new Trump administration.
November 12 -
Budget battles in the new administration will lean toward further cuts to the IRS budget.
November 11 -
States, cities, trade groups look toward uncertain future
November 7 -
"If the GOP wins the House, the specter of risk to the municipal bond tax-exemption will increase," said Edwin Oswald, a tax partner at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe in Washington D.C.
November 6 -
Many states are capping or trying to eliminate property taxes that support bond issuance.
November 5 -
A rule change allowing non-profits to cash in green energy credits presents both opportunities and challenges.
November 4 -
Fitch Ratings ranks the credit as AA, up from AA-minus.
November 1 -
Nearly six thousand seats are up for grabs in state tilts, along with 14 bond issues.
October 31 -
The future of infrastructure spending is in doubt post-election.
October 30 -
The infrastructure grants are bolstered by bond financing.
October 28 -
Geography is playing a role in financial health as debt issuance rises.
October 24 -
Despite studies showing questionable financials, municipalities continue to build
October 24 -
Tax experts are looking past the election for clues about the fate of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which is approaching its sunset and includes the controversial SALT cap.
October 22 -
Mega projects in Boston and Philadelphia top the list.
October 21
