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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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 -
As federal funding dries up, cites are searching for new funding sources.
October 18 -
The groups are taking advantage of the Committee's invitation to address tax teams.
October 16 -
Pension analysts are calling for higher contributions even as financial conditions improve.
October 15 -
The Ways and Means Committee is signaling its opening post-election positions.
October 10 -
Moody's has lifted the credit ratings on five special tax bonds.
October 8 -
The deal is secured with gaming revenue and includes a public-private partnership.
October 7 -
Research shows that financing sport facilities with public debt often doesn't pay off, the Tax Foundation says.
October 4
