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 IRS concluded the examination of an advance refunding of capital improvement funds with no change to the bonds' tax-exempt status.
By Scott SowersNovember 20 -
The issuer said it pans to discuss the matter with the IRS.
By Scott SowersNovember 14 -
The law promises major changes to how issuers disclose data.
By Scott SowersNovember 10 -
"Wokeism" in public finance is an increasingly popular talking point among conservatives.
By Scott SowersNovember 7 -
Research indicates office space conversions could be financed with bonds.
By Scott SowersNovember 3 -
While some reliable options have emerged, market professionals remain hopeful the old advance refunding will return before the desire to bring it back loses any momentum.
By Scott SowersNovember 1 -
The Biden administration announces new emphasis on transit-oriented development.
By Scott SowersOctober 27 -
The National League of Cities found mostly good news for city budgets.
By Scott SowersOctober 24 -
"A lot of these priority items are bottlenecking, said Brian Egan, director of government affairs at the National Association of Bond Lawyers.
By Scott SowersOctober 20 -
The National Association of Bond Lawyers has a new president.
By Scott SowersOctober 19