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 continuing resolution that included federal funding for the repair of the Key Bridge in Baltimore and transferring the RFK stadium site to the city of Washington collapsed under pressure.
December 18 -
Concerns are rising as the Congressional Budget Office has issued a report laying out the benefits of eliminating tax-exempt qualified private activity bonds.
December 17 -
Federal funds flowing from the American Rescue Plan Act must be obligated by Dec. 31 as the threat of a clawback looms as a possibility.
December 16 -
The future of key policies and upcoming budget battle tactics are taking shape based on several leadership changes and announcements in recent days.
December 13 -
The MSRB is looking for industry input regarding proposed rules changes for Rules G-17, G-32 and G-47.
December 12 -
Washington D.C. is lobbying Congress for an extra $47 million in expenses for the upcoming inauguration of President Trump while also raising concerns about the effects of debt ceiling squabbles on the city's credit rating.
December 11 -
Political change in Washington and the looming budget battle is raising anxiety in state legislatures.
December 10 -
As stadium and arena deals grow in complexity and expense, the capital stack often includes a combination of public and private money along with revenue generated by the facilities.
December 10 -
Experts are already predicting where the spending cuts will happen including the status of the tax exemption for municipal bonds.
December 6 -
Economic forecasts include the possibility of higher inflation and slower growth that could stall future cuts to the federal fund rates.
December 5
