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 number of states are taking aim at tax reductions, though some experts view the move as misguided policy.
By Scott SowersJanuary 26 -
Inflation continues to wreak havoc on new construction rental projects that are still in the pipeline.
By Scott SowersJanuary 25 -
Municipal bond issuers are worried about what the recently passed Financial Data Transparency Act is going to cost them to implement.
By Scott SowersJanuary 24 -
A panel discussion hosted by the Volcker Alliance explored the future of American cities
By Scott SowersJanuary 19 -
Missouri's challenge to the law that prohibits pandemic aid funding being used for tax cuts won't get a hearing.
By Scott SowersJanuary 18 -
Improved disclosure is likely to have a cost, though analysts have long maintained the benefits outweight that.
By Scott SowersJanuary 18 -
New regulations appear to be highlighting disagreements on major muni market topics.
By Scott SowersJanuary 12 -
Most of the blame is placed on overall poor marketplace performance, strict monetary policy, and the war in Ukraine.
By Scott SowersJanuary 11 -
Rep. Jason Smith sold colleagues on his intentions to strictly oversee the Biden administration.
By Scott SowersJanuary 10 -
The organization is focused on some key muni priorities with the new year and new Congress.
By Scott SowersJanuary 4