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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Current interest rates offer arbitrage opportunities and challenges to bond issuers.
By Scott SowersOctober 16 -
Mitigation efforts can't always prevent a ratings drop.
By Scott SowersOctober 12 -
Funds invested into risky private equity and real estate could flow into bonds
By Scott SowersOctober 11 -
A compromise over the weekend resulted in a continuing resolution, keeping federal money flowing to states and localities.
By Scott SowersOctober 2 -
The House Financial Services Committee grilled SEC chief Gary Gensler Wednesday.
By Scott SowersSeptember 27 -
The embattled Senator has an extensive understanding of public finance issues and has worked with muni groups on important legislation.
By Scott SowersSeptember 25 -
The MAMBA Act would modernize IRS rules affecting private activity bonds.
By Scott SowersSeptember 22 -
State and local governments showing strength in a time of financial uncertainty
By Scott SowersSeptember 21 -
As the Disaster Relief Fund runs dry, FEMA asks Congress for appropriation renewal.
By Scott SowersSeptember 19 -
The stalled appropriations battle is alarming counties and cities dependent of federal funding
By Scott SowersSeptember 15