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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Concerns are rising as the Congressional Budget Office has issued a report laying out the benefits of eliminating tax-exempt qualified private activity bonds.
December 17 -
Federal funds flowing from the American Rescue Plan Act must be obligated by Dec. 31 as the threat of a clawback looms as a possibility.
December 16 -
The future of key policies and upcoming budget battle tactics are taking shape based on several leadership changes and announcements in recent days.
December 13 -
The MSRB is looking for industry input regarding proposed rules changes for Rules G-17, G-32 and G-47.
December 12 -
Washington D.C. is lobbying Congress for an extra $47 million in expenses for the upcoming inauguration of President Trump while also raising concerns about the effects of debt ceiling squabbles on the city's credit rating.
December 11 -
Political change in Washington and the looming budget battle is raising anxiety in state legislatures.
December 10 -
As stadium and arena deals grow in complexity and expense, the capital stack often includes a combination of public and private money along with revenue generated by the facilities.
December 10 -
Experts are already predicting where the spending cuts will happen including the status of the tax exemption for municipal bonds.
December 6 -
Economic forecasts include the possibility of higher inflation and slower growth that could stall future cuts to the federal fund rates.
December 5 -
A job opening at the Office of State and Local Finance at the U.S. Treasury offers the chance for input from the muni community.
December 5 -
Economists gaming out the possibilities for tax policy in the Trump administration believe the bond market will dictate budget cuts and spending increases.
December 4 -
The incoming administration heads into the White House with a promise to create a national crypto stockpile as public finance suffers losses, issues warnings, and buys into crypto-backed ETFs.
December 3 -
The $515 million bond-financed arena renovation in downtown Washington will move forward despite labor union concerns.
November 27 -
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
