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 rulemaking board is prepping for a machine-readable future.
By Scott SowersJanuary 22 -
A broad coalition of organizations representing issuers is seizing this moment, as Congress considers spending legislation, to advocate for key muni market priorities.
By Scott SowersJanuary 19 -
The MSRB board member has joined the Institute's public finance team.
By Scott SowersJanuary 18 -
A bill with House and Senate support would change LIHTC bond requirements
By Scott SowersJanuary 17 -
"I believe policy is set properly," Waller said. "It is restrictive and should continue to put downward pressure on demand to allow us to continue to see moderate inflation readings."
By Scott SowersJanuary 16 -
A January 29th IRS deadline could spur tax legislation
By Scott SowersJanuary 11 -
The Senate Budget Committee gave municipal bonds center stage Wednesday.
By Scott SowersJanuary 10 -
Infrastructure Czar Mitch Landrieu is out of that position to join Joe Biden's campaign staff.
By Scott SowersJanuary 9 -
A new proposal would establish a fund for maintenance while precluding new bond issuance.
By Scott SowersJanuary 3 -
Arbitrage is in play, IRS budget boost is uncertain, stepped-up enforcement concerns remain
By Scott SowersJanuary 3