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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Recent hires shows an agency looking for answers as it tackles major initiatives.
February 22 -
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel testified before the House Ways and Means Committee Thursday.
February 15 -
Municipal Market Analytics is expanding its business development arm.
February 15 -
A plan to build a new arena in Virginia accommodating two major league sports faces opposition both locally and from the teams' current home in Washington.
February 12 -
A 2017 issuance is in danger of losing its tax-exempt status.
February 9 -
States are tapping general funds, issuing bonds and upping fees.
February 8 -
The deal may represent a measuring stick for triple-A benchmark yields amid market volatility.
February 7 -
State officials and lawmakers are pushing for new infrastructure spending
February 7 -
The Education Finance Council is seeking clarification on bond rules related to student loans.
February 2 -
The new legislation does not include a SALT cap adjustment, though some lawmakers had been holding out for one.
February 1 -
Stronger-than-expected economic numbers could boost bond issuance.
January 26 -
The troubled P3 project has been behind schedule and over budget.
January 24 -
SEC Muni Office Chief Dave Sanchez gave issuer officials some updates on implementation of the transparency law.
January 23 -
The rulemaking board is prepping for a machine-readable future.
January 22 -
A broad coalition of organizations representing issuers is seizing this moment, as Congress considers spending legislation, to advocate for key muni market priorities.
January 19 -
The MSRB board member has joined the Institute's public finance team.
January 18 -
A bill with House and Senate support would change LIHTC bond requirements
January 17 -
"I believe policy is set properly," Waller said. "It is restrictive and should continue to put downward pressure on demand to allow us to continue to see moderate inflation readings."
January 16 -
A January 29th IRS deadline could spur tax legislation
January 11 -
The Senate Budget Committee gave municipal bonds center stage Wednesday.
January 10
