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 job opening at the Office of State and Local Finance at the U.S. Treasury offers the chance for input from the muni community.
December 5 -
Economists gaming out the possibilities for tax policy in the Trump administration believe the bond market will dictate budget cuts and spending increases.
December 4 -
The incoming administration heads into the White House with a promise to create a national crypto stockpile as public finance suffers losses, issues warnings, and buys into crypto-backed ETFs.
December 3 -
The $515 million bond-financed arena renovation in downtown Washington will move forward despite labor union concerns.
November 27 -
APTA is pressing Congress to approve millions in relief funding for infrastructure spending related to natural disaster recovery.
November 26 -
Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager and noted Trump ally, is nominated for Treasury Secretary.
November 25 -
The future of infrastructure spending in doubt, helping to drive unity among professionals who interact with the municipal market.
November 21 -
Extending tax cuts from TCJA is viewed as fiscally problematic.
November 19 -
The projects funded by the deal align with the city of Alexandria's goal to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030.
November 19 -
A bond-financed rehab of the downtown sports arena is receiving pushback.
November 15
