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 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.
July 5 -
Another round of grants authorized in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is going out to 129 airports in 40 states.
July 2 -
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told lawmakers federal money is being dispensed roughly on schedule, though efforts to streamline certain processes are underway.
June 27 -
With a tax battle looming, the chair of the powerful committee will guide tax policy.
June 24 -
Knowing where to focus won't be easy among the numerous issues in play.
June 21 -
The Advance Act is expected to shorten the timeline for project approvals
June 20 -
Undersubscribed funding opportunities are blocked by regulation.
June 18 -
Interest on out of state municipal bonds will now be taxable.
June 13 -
Many issuers are trying to understand rating agency methodology changes that could affect more than a third of them.
June 11 -
Dual threats of lawsuits and loss of investors loom over calling the bonds.
June 10 -
The saga dating back to last year appears to be concluded with a settlement.
June 4 -
The American Public Transportation Association is looking for $42.5 billion in rail funding.
June 3 -
The first chip in the state's triple-A crown comes ahead of plans to competitively auction $1.2 billion of general obligation bonds next week.
May 31 -
The proposal to tax interest on out-of-district municipal bonds is a revenue-raising measure, though its path forward is far from certain.
May 30 -
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority plans to refund about $400 million and sell $429 million of new money for its capital construction program.
May 30 -
Over $15 million in utility revenue bonds have been called into question.
May 28 -
Rating agencies approve of AI-managed infrastructure and trading desks are automating.
May 22 -
A strong tax collection season combined with compromise to seal the deal in a special session.
May 20 -
Possible solutions include managed lanes, EV mileage fees, and higher registration fees.
May 17
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