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 plan to build a new arena in Virginia accommodating two major league sports faces opposition both locally and from the teams' current home in Washington.
By Scott SowersFebruary 12 -
A 2017 issuance is in danger of losing its tax-exempt status.
By Scott SowersFebruary 9 -
States are tapping general funds, issuing bonds and upping fees.
By Scott SowersFebruary 8 -
The deal may represent a measuring stick for triple-A benchmark yields amid market volatility.
By Scott SowersFebruary 7 -
State officials and lawmakers are pushing for new infrastructure spending
By Scott SowersFebruary 7 -
The Education Finance Council is seeking clarification on bond rules related to student loans.
By Scott SowersFebruary 2 -
The new legislation does not include a SALT cap adjustment, though some lawmakers had been holding out for one.
By Scott SowersFebruary 1 -
Stronger-than-expected economic numbers could boost bond issuance.
By Scott SowersJanuary 26 -
The troubled P3 project has been behind schedule and over budget.
By Scott SowersJanuary 24 -
SEC Muni Office Chief Dave Sanchez gave issuer officials some updates on implementation of the transparency law.
By Scott SowersJanuary 23