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Civic Development Podcast Episode #2: Infrastructure Finance in the 119th Congress with Thomas John, Seth Miller Gabriel and Emily Hauber

Episode #2: Infrastructure Finance in the 119th Congress Three infrastructure veterans join us to break down the state of infrastructure finance and legislation in the 119th Congress. What can we expect? The wide-ranging discussion covers everything on the table in...

Civic Development Podcast Episode #1: The Big Beautiful Bill and Affordable Housing in the 2nd Trump Administration with David Gasson

Episode #1 David Gasson of MG Housing Strategies joins us to break down everything affordable housing professionals need to know about the state of play in the 119th Congress and the 2nd Trump Administration. * The episode begins with a discussion on the 2nd Trump...

GE Appliances to Invest $490 Million in Louisville, Kentucky Washer Plant

GE Appliances announced a $490 million investment to build its most advanced washer manufacturing plant at its Louisville, Kentucky headquarters, reshoring production from China and creating 800 new full-time jobs. The move strengthens Kentucky’s role as a hub for...

US Jobless Claims Climb Sharply, Highest Since 2021

Recurring jobless claims in the U.S. climbed to their highest level since November 2021, pointing to a labor market where unemployed workers are taking longer to find new jobs. Initial claims, however, dipped, which together with the increase in recurring claims...

$240 Million P3 Deal Brings Student Housing to Palm Beach Atlantic University

A $240 million public-private partnership between Gilbane and Palm Beach Atlantic University will bring a 25-story, mixed-use student housing tower to downtown West Palm Beach. The project includes 990 student beds, a dining hall, fitness center, and parking...

New Indiana Law Paves Way for Tolls, Rail Investment, Local Road Funding

Indiana has become the first state to authorize tolling on all interstate highways, allowing officials to seek federal waivers without additional legislative steps. The law also offers tax credits for private rail investments and gives counties new ways to fund road...

MO Gov. Kehoe Signs $1.5 Billion Stadium Incentive Package to Keep Royals, Chiefs

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed off on a $1.5 billion stadium incentive package aimed at keeping the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs from relocating across the state line. The plan would cover up to 50% of stadium costs using tax revenue generated by the teams,...

Ohio Senate Budget Threatens to Cut Historic Tax Credits Program

Ohio Senate Republicans’ new budget proposal would end the widely supported Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits program after fiscal year 2027, unless renewed by a future General Assembly. Since 2007, the credits have fueled dozens of major redevelopment projects...

Flash Update: Case-Shiller Home Price Index in 20 Cities (April 2025 Release)

CivMetrics collects key real estate data for the largest cities in the United States. In this post, we look at new Case-Shiller Home Price Index data for 20 cities. For questions about our data, or to request data, please contact [email protected]. Data is...

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Affordable Housing Production With LIHTC Reforms

Reps. Darin LaHood and Suzan DelBene have introduced the bipartisan Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025, which seeks to improve the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and finance over 2 million affordable rental homes over the next decade. Key...

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