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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. California remains the Sun King by far (more than five times the installed solar power capacity of any other state). Iowa, Oklahoma, California and Kansas fill out the top five, respectively. installed 10.6

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone. Strong workforce within a 30 minute commute zone. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Strong workforce within a 30 minute commute zone. Currently, Peoria has three dynamic, shovel-ready sites in highly sought-after areas of the city.

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Heroic Efforts In California

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Just like the rest of the country, California has its seen ups and downs when it comes to employment, taxes, energy and the environment. Renovate America partners with cities and counties to provide financing solutions that help save energy, lower utility bills, reduce emissions, create new jobs and increase property values.

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New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods

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New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods. Senate Bill 9, a California law scheduled to take effect January 1, will allow multi-unit housing in neighborhoods previously reserved for single-family homes, but some cities are fighting back with new restrictions. Housing Policy + Finance.

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H&A Public Incentive Legislation Update

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California. The California Senate approved extending the State’s film and tax credit program for two additional years. Brown also signed legislation designed to strengthen economic development and international trade in California. Quinn signed into a law a bill that extends the life span of enterprise zones for 25 years.

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