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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Must-pass spending bills and a debt ceiling fight are in the near future.
By Scott SowersDecember 15 -
The trade group is adding the operations group to boost fixed income expertise.
By Scott SowersDecember 8 -
Most states are still spending federal dollars and boast full rainy-day funds.
By Scott SowersDecember 7 -
The industry's biggest lobbying group also said it sees continued threats from regulation.
By Scott SowersDecember 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.
By Scott SowersNovember 30 -
A combination of federal funding and rising tax collections has filled the coffers.
By Scott SowersNovember 18 -
Major cities are generally doing well despite economic volatility.
By Scott SowersNovember 17 -
Some projects that were budgeted and started at the beginning of the inflation spiral are now in jeopardy.
By Scott SowersNovember 17 -
The future of ESG and how it relates to the present raises questions about the general nature of public finance.
By Scott SowersNovember 16 -
As issuers continue to discover new ways to unlock infrastructure funding, out-of-the box thinking may win the day.
By Scott SowersNovember 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.
By Scott SowersNovember 14 -
"Continued refinement of state Medicaid managed care programs will remain the cornerstone of driving accessibility for underserved communities," said Brad Henkel.
By Scott SowersNovember 14 -
"Almost everything around you serves as a reminder of our work and the benefits it has brought to the public," said Adam Gordon.
By Scott SowersNovember 14 -
Putting a county government into the real estate development business goes beyond making the numbers work.
By Scott SowersNovember 14 -
NABL sends detailed letter requesting guidance on interbank offered rates ruling
By Scott SowersNovember 10 -
With midterms over, the action now turns to lame-duck legislation that may impact the muni market.
By Caitlin Devitt and Scott SowersNovember 9 -
FINRA accused the firm of negligently misrepresenting monthly account statements.
By Scott SowersNovember 7 -
The agency has already begun hiring new staff and preparing for an $80 billion dollar agencywide influx of funding.
By Scott SowersNovember 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.
By Scott SowersNovember 3 -
Increased use of third-party vendors by transportation issuers may be putting those entities at increased risk.
By Scott SowersOctober 28


















