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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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 -
The influential financial advisory board has assembled a task force to sharpen terminology.
By Scott SowersOctober 27 -
Municipal issuers are learning the ropes of ESG disclosure and marketing.
By Scott SowersOctober 24 -
Josh Wilsusen named executive vice president, Advocacy
By Scott SowersOctober 21 -
The technology revolution has tended to favor investors and broker-dealers.
By Scott SowersOctober 20 -
Partisan politics is playing a larger role in public finance, flaring up into bickering more often than in the past.
By Scott SowersOctober 12 -
Joseph "Jodie" Smith takes the reins at the influential bond lawyer organization.
By Scott SowersOctober 11 -
Upgrading the agency's technology could make information exchange more secure.
By Scott SowersSeptember 29 -
Chicago is leading the pack in pension fund problems.
By Scott SowersSeptember 27