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The 114th General Assembly Adjourns First Regular Session: An Overview

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The first regular session of the 114th General Assembly began on January 14, 2025. The next day, Governor Bill Lee announced an extraordinary or "special" legislative session to address educational scholarship program...more

Cozen O'Connor

Broad Street Brief: City Council Examines HOME Initiative

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Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled details about the programs to be funded by her signature Housing Opportunities Made Easy (HOME) Initiative on Monday. More than 75% of the $800 million bond amount will be allocated to seven key...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Fedtrade® Podcast – Adam Boltik, New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs – SelectUSA Spotlight

The Fedtrade® podcast recently interviewed Adam Boltik, Program Manager for the Office of International Commerce of the State of New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs, as part of our SelectUSA Investment...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Fedtrade® Podcast – Artur Czerniejewski, Swiss Business Hub USA – SelectUSA Spotlight

The Fedtrade® podcast recently interviewed Artur Czerniejewski, Head of Swiss Business Hub USA of Switzerland Global Enterprise, as part of our SelectUSA Investment Summit Spotlight series. Switzerland Global Enterprise...more

Cozen O'Connor

Major Long Island City Rezoning Enters Public Review

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On April 21, 2025, the New York City Planning Commission (CPC) certified the city-led Long Island City Neighborhood Plan, known as OneLIC, into public review. OneLIC seeks to build on Long Island City’s status as one of...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Powering The Future: The UK's Nuclear Revolution

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This is the eighth article in Womble Bond Dickinson’s Energy & Natural Resources thought leadership series titled “Going Nuclear: A Sustainable Solution to Rising Energy Demand.” The series will explore the changing landscape...more

Maynard Nexsen

2025 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Nine

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App Store Regulation and Device Filters - On Thursday, the Senate passed legislation, sponsored by Senator Clyde Chambliss, regarding app store regulation. Under this legislation, parental permission is required before a...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

State of Manufacturing in the Pacific Northwest | 2025 Report

We at Schwabe and Aldrich are excited to share the insightful findings from the third edition of our State of Manufacturing in the Pacific Northwest survey. Having conducted similar surveys in 2018 and 2021, we’ve maintained...more

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

2025 Brownfields Funding Round Now Open in Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) has announced the release of the 2025 Guidelines and Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Brownfields Remediation and Economic Development Fund Grants....more

Maynard Nexsen

CFIUS & Foreign Direct Investment in Economic Development Projects

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On February 21, 2025, President Trump issued the America First Investment Policy Memorandum, which promotes foreign investment in the United States from allies yet also signals restrictions for certain investments in...more

Holland & Knight LLP

UPME publica nuevo Plan Nacional de Desarrollo Minero para Colombia

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La Unidad de Planeación Minero-Energética (UPME) publicó la versión definitiva del Plan Nacional de Desarrollo Minero para Colombia con visión a 2035. Este documento se erige como la ruta estratégica que llevará al desarrollo...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Acting Comptroller Hood advocates for financial inclusion at conference

On March 27, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood delivered remarks at a conference, emphasizing his commitment to financial inclusion for underserved communities. He described financial inclusion as a civil rights...more

Bilzin Sumberg

Proposed Bill Would Impact Economic Development Efforts within CRAs

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The Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 authorizes counties and municipalities to create CRAs as a means for redeveloping slums and blighted areas in the community. Once created, CRAs adopt a Community Redevelopment Plan...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Opportunity Zones: Key Deadlines, Tax Benefits, and What’s Next for Investors

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Practitioners, operators and investors in the commercial real estate space are well familiar with Opportunity Zones and how they can be utilized for preferential tax treatment on investments. First created under the 2017 Tax...more

Cozen O'Connor

Virginia Viewpoint: Executive Edits

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When the General Assembly reconvenes in Richmond next week, legislators will face a staggeringly full agenda. Ahead of Monday's 11:59 PM deadline, Governor Youngkin acted on more than 900 bills — vetoing 157, amending 159,...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 35 - March 2025

Much like construction happening with the legislative offices, gutting and stuffing began in earnest today — the 35th day of the legislative session. But we aren’t talking about the Georgia Capitol renovations that are...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

New York’s Cannabis Regulations: Understanding the Amendments to Proximity Requirements and Public Convenience and Advantage Rules

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New York’s Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) amended its cannabis regulations to refine licensing criteria, adjust distance restrictions, and strengthen public convenience and advantage considerations. These amendments aim to...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Germany’s €500 Billion Infrastructure Fund: Practical Insights and Opportunities

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The fund will dedicate €100 billion to energy transition, enhancing private sector involvement and promoting economic growth and technological innovation....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Alright, Alright, A Write-Off: Matthew Mcconaughey’s Push for Texas Film Tax Incentives

Texas has long been a hub for film and television production, offering diverse landscapes, a rich cultural backdrop, and some real characters. Back in 2007 the state implemented the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive...more

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Italy’s Chamber of Deputies Approves Draft Law on Space Economics: Legal Insight

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On 6 March 2025, Italy’s Chamber of Deputies approved a draft law on Space Economics, submitted by the Prime Minister and the Ministro delle Imprese e del Made in Italy, which has now been sent to the Senate for final...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fed’s Powell discusses uncertainty in monetary policy amid Trump administration policy changes

On March 7, Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell delivered his prepared remarks at an event regarding the current economic outlook and U.S. monetary policy. Powell highlighted, despite any uncertainty, the U.S. economy was performing...more

Dentons

Iowa Tax Credit Overhaul: What A New Bill Could Mean for Venture Investment, Job Growth, and R&D

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The Iowa Economic Development Authority (“IEDA”) recently unveiled its bill (HSB 305 and SSB 1205) to overhaul Iowa’s tax credit system. The bill is expected to go through the legislative process in both chambers soon for the...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Dome Report: Issue 2 - Report on the Latest Action in the West Virginia Legislature in 2025

The West Virginia Legislature has completed one-third of its 60-day regular session, and there are several bills of interest wending their way through the process. For this legislative session, the Spilman Thomas &...more

Cozen O'Connor

Broad Street Brief: City Council Green Lights Bike Lane Expansion

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City Council Green Lights Bike Lane Expansion- During Thursday’s meeting, the City Council approved legislation introduced last week by Councilmember Jeffery Young, Jr. (District 5) to add bike lanes to high-traffic streets...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Hybrid Event] Hot Topics for Ohio Political Subdivisions in 2025: Housing Development - April 2nd, Cleveland, OH

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Bricker Graydon is pleased to present a series of hybrid events covering hot topics impacting Ohio's political subdivisions throughout 2025. Join us in person in our Cleveland office or virtually via Zoom for the next event...more

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