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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State and local governments showing strength in a time of financial uncertainty
September 21 -
As the Disaster Relief Fund runs dry, FEMA asks Congress for appropriation renewal.
September 19 -
The stalled appropriations battle is alarming counties and cities dependent of federal funding
September 15 -
Steve Scharff has proven himself to be a valuable player on the business side of the muni business by changing the firm's approach to writing official statements.
September 13 -
"I've been fortunate to have worked with some great people along the way, both on the law firm side and client side," said Stephanie Kim.
September 13 -
Anthony Kinsey's talent comes in handy while helping issuers with the ongoing challenge of updating their official statements and investor presentations based on new disclosure requirements.
September 13 -
AI will be part of a new tax-enforcement effort that will target high-income earners, partnerships, and large corporations.
September 12 -
Power of EPA regulation and SRFs are called into question during hearing.
September 7 -
Water sector organizations are pressing Congress for a full appropriation for State Revolving Funds
September 6 -
GAO report unveils power failures at airports.
August 30 -
The determination is based on the slow speed of expenditure and expectations.
August 25 -
Municipalities are facing a deadline to obligate COVID-relief money.
August 24 -
The Tax Cuts and Job Act will be up for renewal by the winners of the next election cycle
August 23 -
New data indicates residents in high tax states are not moving to cut their tax liability.
August 11 -
Not-for-profit community hospitals are drawing scrutiny for questionable business practices.
August 9 -
Air travel and airport bond ratings are showing strong recovery, data shows, with international passenger travel leading the surge.
August 7 -
The 1998 Master Settlement Agreement from the Big Tobacco companies offers a template, but experts say the structure of the opioid settlement differs in key ways when it comes to state and local governments spending the money.
August 4 -
Issuers are grappling with struggling transit systems in post pandemic.
July 27 -
The competition is open to nonprofit financing institutions and the funding will target clean technology projects in underserved areas of the country.
July 18 -
The preliminary approval was granted in a New Jersey federal court.
July 14
