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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Rep. Jason Smith sold colleagues on his intentions to strictly oversee the Biden administration.
January 10 -
The organization is focused on some key muni priorities with the new year and new Congress.
January 4 -
While hope remains for certain muni priorities in 2023, others look highly unlikely to gain traction in an ideologically-split Congress.
December 28 -
The clock is ticking on Congress waiving PAYGO for Build America Bonds, a budget bear trap that could delay promised subsidy payments totaling $14 billion to issuers.
December 16 -
Must-pass spending bills and a debt ceiling fight are in the near future.
December 15 -
The trade group is adding the operations group to boost fixed income expertise.
December 8 -
Most states are still spending federal dollars and boast full rainy-day funds.
December 7 -
The industry's biggest lobbying group also said it sees continued threats from regulation.
December 2 -
The private sector remains confused about buying American, potentially slowing how it can react to the needs of states and localities eager to get building.
November 30 -
A combination of federal funding and rising tax collections has filled the coffers.
November 18 -
Major cities are generally doing well despite economic volatility.
November 17 -
Some projects that were budgeted and started at the beginning of the inflation spiral are now in jeopardy.
November 17 -
The future of ESG and how it relates to the present raises questions about the general nature of public finance.
November 16 -
As issuers continue to discover new ways to unlock infrastructure funding, out-of-the box thinking may win the day.
November 15 -
Thinking creatively in the housing finance world has helped Claire Merritt execute over 200 transactions for a total par amount of approximately $5 billion.
November 14 -
"Continued refinement of state Medicaid managed care programs will remain the cornerstone of driving accessibility for underserved communities," said Brad Henkel.
November 14 -
"Almost everything around you serves as a reminder of our work and the benefits it has brought to the public," said Adam Gordon.
November 14 -
Putting a county government into the real estate development business goes beyond making the numbers work.
November 14 -
NABL sends detailed letter requesting guidance on interbank offered rates ruling
November 10 -
With midterms over, the action now turns to lame-duck legislation that may impact the muni market.
November 9
