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Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election

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But Hunter also wonders how many builders now see a second Trump term as possibly counterproductive to their interests on matters such as the national debt and trade. For builders, taxation and regulatory issues are key concerns, he says—both of which were addressed during President Trump’s first term in ways that favored housing. .

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee Initiates Site Certification Program

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Curtis continues, “Infrastructure to serve the site (whether roads or utilities) must be directly available or be able to be improved/extended in a short timeframe. Our state is on the cutting edge of public education reform and tort reform. We also have one of the best balance sheets in the country with a very low debt burden.

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PSMJ Resources Inc. Survey Finds that Overall Economy Continues to

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More specifically, the Education and Government Buildings markets showed declining proposal opportunities. “With unemployment rates creeping back up and concerns about the United States’ debt burden, there is reason for concern at the most macro level. . ► August. (9). ▼ July. (6). PSMJ Resources Inc.

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Bridging the Future of Construction: A Spotlight on 6 Young Changemakers 

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Winners of the contest earned scholarship prizes totaling $50,000 to support educational expenses such as tuition, books, room and board, transportation, and childcare. However, despite expectations, there’s not a single road connecting the two islands. It is still a huge amount of money even when it comes to student debt.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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Iowa, also known as the American Heartland, is an attractive location to businesses due to its central location, low cost of doing business, and a skilled and educated workforce. Curtis continued, “Infrastructure to serve the site (whether roads or utilities) must be directly available or be able to be improved/extended in a short timeframe.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT TAX ABATEMENTS: Gives cities and counties the ability to abate the following: Non-educational city and county sales & use taxes; Non-educational state, city and county property taxes—up to 20 years; Mortgage and recording taxes. It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc.

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