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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The bipartisan legislation offers hopes for other municipal bond industry priorities.
By Scott SowersJune 1 -
The Equity in Infrastructure Project names Everett Lott as vice chair
By Scott SowersMay 26 -
Diversity, equity, and inclusion concerns are exerting more influence in public finance.
By Scott SowersMay 23 -
The bank-qualified cap is a muni priority that could appeal to lawmakers from less populous areas, as it impacts exclusively small issuers.
By Scott SowersMay 22 -
Terri Velasquez ends her term as GFOA president, reflecting on her year leading the group.
By Scott SowersMay 19 -
The complexity of tapping infrastructure funds has spurred the National League of Cities towards developing workshops and tools to help municipalities navigate the maze.
By Scott SowersMay 18 -
The scramble for a limited amount of high-speed rail funding is sparking competition.
By Scott SowersMay 17 -
Some lawmakers are calling for a more cohesive federal strategy on broadband funding.
By Scott SowersMay 10 -
The repercussions of the train derailment in Ohio are a rallying cry for regulation.
By Scott SowersMay 9 -
The Local Infrastructure Hub is designed to help municipalities tap into $42 billion in federal grants
By Scott SowersMay 4