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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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 -
FINRA accused the firm of negligently misrepresenting monthly account statements.
November 7 -
The agency has already begun hiring new staff and preparing for an $80 billion dollar agencywide influx of funding.
November 4 -
Key takeaways from the preliminary findings show that most jurisdictions that integrate racial equity in bond issuance focuse primarily on the use of the proceeds.
November 3 -
Increased use of third-party vendors by transportation issuers may be putting those entities at increased risk.
October 28 -
The influential financial advisory board has assembled a task force to sharpen terminology.
October 27 -
Municipal issuers are learning the ropes of ESG disclosure and marketing.
October 24 -
Josh Wilsusen named executive vice president, Advocacy
October 21 -
The technology revolution has tended to favor investors and broker-dealers.
October 20 -
Partisan politics is playing a larger role in public finance, flaring up into bickering more often than in the past.
October 12 -
Joseph "Jodie" Smith takes the reins at the influential bond lawyer organization.
October 11
