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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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On sine die , when the legislature adjourned at midnight on the 90th day, on April 8, 2019, a total of 864 bills and 2 resolutions passed both chambers. In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. In Maryland, over 640,000 public school students receive transportation services.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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From the July/August 2019 Issue. billion), Public Transportation ($200.4 billion), Auto Transportation ($166.5 billion) and Retail ($109.6 billion), Public Transportation ($200.4 billion), Auto Transportation ($166.5 billion) and Retail ($109.6 A ccording to the U.S. Travel Association, 2.9

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. By the BF Staff. From the September/October 2017 Issue.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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From the July/August 2019 Issue. Within the sector, other local companies offer solutions for practical issues; for example, Truno is a leader in retail technology solutions for grocery stores, and Tyler Technologies produces software for more than 15,000 state and local governments. By the BF Staff. States across the U.S.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Mesa Mayor Scott Smith, City Manager Chris Brady and Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak assisted Apple with its Foreign Trade Zone application to provide real and personal property tax relief for Apple’s investment in the Mesa site. The company will occupy the new building in early 2019.

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Less Is More In New England

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The Granite Ridge Development District: The creation of the Granite Ridge Development District, a 913-acre commercial and entertainment zone, involved policy changes as well as active investment attraction. Waterstone Retail of Needham, MA has a 500,000-square-foot center underway with Phase 1 now open and Phase 2 approved by the city.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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The Ignite Institute is on pace to welcome up to 1,000 students, grades 9-12, beginning in the 2019-2020 school year. The state’s transportation network can move products easily and efficiently by air, rail, road and water to all points globally. Connecting lines enable transport to every major U.S.