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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A recent paper reveals a combination of factors results in savings for issuers.
July 12 -
A new report finds that refunding tax-exempt debt with taxable bonds is more costly than waiting until the call date.
July 11 -
States are putting billions of dollars of federal broadband funding to work, with more on the way.
June 30 -
Changes to the direct-pay system provides opportunities for nonprofits to cash in tax credits
June 28 -
Hope is alive for muni priorities following a Bond Dealers of America visit to Capitol Hill this week.
June 23 -
Public gas utilities are supportive, but not optimistic.
June 15 -
The clarifications are predicted to boost bond issuance .
June 15 -
Adjusting the deduction cap for state and local taxes is not included in latest proposals, though advocates for that measure remain hopeful.
June 14 -
The bill, which was introduced Tuesday, is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. and Bill Cassidy, R-La.
June 9 -
The National Association of Bond Lawyers sends letter to non-responsive federal agency
June 8 -
The Federal Open Market Committee is scheduled to meet next week with many experts expecting to see a pause in federal fund rate hikes after ten straight upticks.
June 8 -
House Republicans are seizing on the debt ceiling crisis to hammer home criticisms of economic policy.
June 6 -
The bipartisan legislation offers hopes for other municipal bond industry priorities.
June 1 -
The Equity in Infrastructure Project names Everett Lott as vice chair
May 26 -
Diversity, equity, and inclusion concerns are exerting more influence in public finance.
May 23 -
The bank-qualified cap is a muni priority that could appeal to lawmakers from less populous areas, as it impacts exclusively small issuers.
May 22 -
Terri Velasquez ends her term as GFOA president, reflecting on her year leading the group.
May 19 -
The complexity of tapping infrastructure funds has spurred the National League of Cities towards developing workshops and tools to help municipalities navigate the maze.
May 18 -
The scramble for a limited amount of high-speed rail funding is sparking competition.
May 17 -
Some lawmakers are calling for a more cohesive federal strategy on broadband funding.
May 10
