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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Administering Covid relief funds was hampered by communication hurdles
By Scott SowersDecember 18 -
Over a billion dollars of project revenue bonds would support the project
By Scott SowersDecember 15 -
Governor Youngkin announced a proposal to move the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards out of D.C.'s Capital One Arena to Virginia.
By Scott SowersDecember 13 -
Policy ideas for creating more affordable housing have the potential to impact public finance.
By Scott SowersDecember 7 -
The higher returns offered by alternatives also carry higher risk.
By Scott SowersNovember 30 -
High interest rates are exposing both challenges and opportunities.
By Scott SowersNovember 29 -
Passing a new farm bill offers the best chance for movement.
By Scott SowersNovember 21 -
The IRS concluded the examination of an advance refunding of capital improvement funds with no change to the bonds' tax-exempt status.
By Scott SowersNovember 20 -
The issuer said it pans to discuss the matter with the IRS.
By Scott SowersNovember 14 -
The law promises major changes to how issuers disclose data.
By Scott SowersNovember 10