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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Environmental regulations under fire in California.
September 9 -
The high-grade issue is expected to be well received by the market. D.C. joins a growing list of issuers refunding outstanding BABs amid lower rates.
September 9 -
Rep. Steven Horsford will likely replace the late Rep. Bill Pascrell.
September 3 -
With Chairman Tom Carper retiring, the key committee will be under new leadership regardless of the election outcome.
August 29 -
Redeveloping the RFK stadium site could spur public finance of a multi-use project.
August 27 -
Committee Chair Sherrod Brown is facing a tough election.
August 23 -
Charter school bond issuance have leveled off as issuers consider labels and alternative structures.
August 21 -
The possibility of moving stalled housing bills forward combined with promises of down payment assistance is offering hope to housing advocates.
August 19 -
Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland is leveraging the P3 process to build eight new schools while issuing $663 million of taxable bonds.
August 14 -
Vikram Rai of Wells Fargo is dubious of some widely-held assumptions.
August 6 -
Federal agencies have at least initially determined that CUSIP is not the best choice for an identifier as they develop rules pursuant to the FDTA.
August 2 -
The three new members will serve four-year terms beginning with the board's new fiscal year in October.
August 2 -
Successful roll-outs are countered by regulations and red tape.
July 31 -
Local government investment pools remain free from SEC rules
July 25 -
The board's next quarterly meeting, scheduled for July 24-25, will include a review of market regulations, structure, and transparency issues .
July 19 -
Fiduciary responsibilities and politics are keeping the ESG debate alive in public finance.
July 18 -
The threat of cybercrime against municipalities continues to mutate into more sophisticated and life-threatening schemes, say economists and rating agencies.
July 17 -
The question of how much federal money Congress will provide for the replacement of the Key Bridge goes before the Senate Environmental Committee.
July 10 -
The Fed chief said "more good data" is needed before interest rate targets are lowered.
July 9 -
The issuance is expected to generate strong interest in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.
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