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Lawsuit Challenges Missouri’s Stadium Funding Bill
A new lawsuit claims Missouri’s $1 billion stadium funding package violates multiple provisions of the state constitution. Filed by attorneys Bevis Schock and Erich Vieth on behalf of taxpayer advocate Ron Calzone and two state lawmakers, the suit argues Senate Bill 3...
Judge Rejects Delaware Port Lawsuit Over NJ Subpoenas
U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp has dismissed the Delaware River Port Authority’s lawsuit challenging subpoenas from New Jersey’s state comptroller for records on procurement, contract, and leases. Shipp ruled that while bistate entities like DRPA are not under...
$32M in NMTCs Fund Major Detroit Redevelopment
Four Detroit redevelopment projects will share $32 million from Invest Detroit’s New Markets Tax Credit allocation, provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. The funding includes $7.5 million for METD/Laepple...
Massachusetts Awards $182M in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Twenty-one rental housing developments across Massachusetts will receive $182 million in low-income housing tax credits and subsidies to create or preserve 1,245 homes. This round of funding includes $32.2 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, $31.6...
Moratorium Blocks Some TIF Projects in Chelan County, WA
Chelan County has enacted a six-month moratorium on creating tax increment financing (TIF) projects in unincorporated areas, citing concerns over the proposed 3,326-acre Malaga TIF. Commissioners say the pause will allow time to assess potential impacts on taxpayers,...
Maine Approves Historic Tax Credit Expansion
Maine has doubled its annual cap on historic rehabilitation tax credits from $5 million to $10 million for each of the first two years of a project, marking the first increase since the program began in 2008. Advocates say the change will help developers complete...
Oklahoma Sees $16.92B in Tax Revenue, Receives AA+ S&P Rating
Oklahoma is showcasing strong economic momentum, with tax revenues reaching $16.92 billion over the past year and unemployment holding at a low 3.1%. Governor Kevin Stitt credits the state’s fiscal discipline for this sustained growth. Credit agencies have taken...
California Tops Nation in Key Sectors from AI to Agriculture
California continues to strengthen its position as an economic powerhouse, leading the nation in innovation, AI readiness, and business growth. A state report highlights that eight California cities rank among the 25 fastest-growing in B2B trade since January 2025,...
Referendum Threatens $30 Minimum Wage for L.A. Workers
A referendum seeking to overturn Los Angeles' Olympic Wage Ordinance has gathered enough signatures to move forward, prompting a verification process by county officials. The ordinance, which would raise wages for hotel and...
Ultium Cells Launches $2.3 Billion Upgrade at Tennessee Battery Plant
Ultium Cells, a joint venture of GM and LG Energy Solution, is launching a $2.3 billion overhaul of its battery cell plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee. The project will convert existing lines to produce lower-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells by late 2027....
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