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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Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins and others are concerned about politics entering public pension funds.
By Scott SowersSeptember 22 -
Running up to the midterm elections the group has already spent over $3.5 million
By Scott SowersSeptember 20 -
Municipal market participants are gaming out post-election scenarios that pose opportunities and risks for budgets and portfolios.
September 19 -
The dispute now includes an appeal over a ruling about documents not returned after a FOIA request.
By Scott SowersSeptember 13 -
Ahmed's appointment comes a few months after longtime SIFMA lawyer Ira Hammerman announced he would leave the job this year.
By Scott SowersSeptember 7 -
Sunita Lough won admiration from the public finance legal community.
By Scott SowersSeptember 2 -
On Tuesday, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board filed a proposal with the SEC to changing Rule G-3, which governs continuing education requirements.
By Scott SowersSeptember 1 -
The American Rescue Plan was passed without waiving the Pay As You Go Act, which could prevent municipalities from receiving payments on bonds already issued.
By Scott SowersAugust 29 -
FINRA and MSRB actions are drawing broker-dealer firms to lobbying groups.
By Scott SowersAugust 25 -
The respected muni tax expert died unexpectedly Aug. 14.
By Scott SowersAugust 16