Green Building Law Update

APRIL 28, 2019

In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. Senate Bill 54 / House Bill 36 (both passed) require a surface mining permittee to permanently replace a failed water supply (that is within a zone of dewatering influence) within 45 days after learning about a specified water supply failure.

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Maryland Permits Sewer Housing 120

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AUGUST 21, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue . This key amenity is a boon to homeowners and business owners in several sectors: services, products and supplies, retail and manufacturing. In 2017, Moody’s Analytics expects the metro area’s population to expand 3.61 By the BF Staff. Nearby is a 15-acre Cape Coral Army Reserve Center.

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Florida Tampa Airports Employment 72

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. This high achievement level is one reason a 2017 Chief Executive survey of CEOs placed Iowa second in the nation in worker quality. By the BF Staff. I owa’s leaders have an ambitious target for the state’s workforce education goals. Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

billion) and Retail ($109.6 commercial gaming in the 2017 calendar year. commercial casino industry directly employed more than 361,000 employees in 2017, and those employees earned more than $17 billion in wages, benefits and tips. In 2017, there were 460 commercial casino locations across 24 states. reached $1.1

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MARCH 9, 2016

Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants: Commerce received a $25,000,000 appropriation in the 2015-2017 state Capital budget to continue the program. Generally loans range from $250,000 to $5 million. Eligible entities include state public higher education institutions, local government facilities, state agencies and K-12 public school districts.

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Washington Commercial Employment Retail 40

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

eStockIt.com in Hollywood is an online retailer of restaurant, janitorial and office supplies. The Port of Little Rock, on the Arkansas River is a designated Foreign Trade Zone and a United States Customs Point of Entry. By 2017, the plant is expected to churn out between 40 and 50 planes per year. defense contracts.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. The project, which began three years ago and is expected to be completed by 2017, is more than halfway done after workers finished dredging an 11-mile stretch, known as Reach D, last month. That work is expected to begin in September.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

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. Mesa also processed the required permits expeditiously.

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Deals Georgia Arizona Atlanta 107

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MARCH 28, 2014

Businesses will be able to locate in these zones and operate 100 percent tax-free for 10 years (no income, business, sales or property taxes and no franchise fees). million to relocate its headquarters from White Plains, NY to Elkhart, IN and expand its manufacturing operations in Goshen and Elkhart, creating up to 800 new jobs by 2017.

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APRIL 18, 2013

Over $100 million in investments are expected to be made by concerns adjacent to the arena, which could generate over 1,000 new jobs, new retail and significant quality of life enhancements. That research supports the trade shows and targeted retail and hospitality efforts of the city. The company $7.2-million

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El Paso Indianapolis Zoning New Jersey 106

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MARCH 8, 2016

55% of the receipts from selling jet fuel for use in turboprop or jet engines until June 30, 2017; 40% after June 30, 2017. Non-retail service companies that export a substantial percentage of services out of state (50% or more revenues and/or customer base). agriculture, construction, gambling, health care and retail).

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New Mexico Compensation Income Railroad 40

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JULY 11, 2014

Rural New Mexico is defined as any part of the state other than Los Alamos County; certain municipalities: Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Farmington, Las Cruces, Roswell and Santa Fe; and a 10-mile zone around those select municipalities. agriculture, construction, gambling, health care and retail). Five-Year Policy Changes: Year.

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MARCH 8, 2016

The primary candidates for this program are businesses that create new wealth for the state and provide new jobs outside of the retail sector. Total credits are limited to $2 million in any per calendar year for 2013-2015 and $500,000 per calendar year for 2016 and 2017.

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North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

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JULY 23, 2013

Ipreo Holdings plans to create 250 new jobs by the end of 2017 when it establishes a business center in Wake County, NC. Retail Business in Charlotte and for its Global Technology & Operations organization in Cary. Lastly, the county bought a 100-acre rail-served industrial site within a New Market Tax Credit Zone.

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North Carolina South Carolina Electrical Charlotte 74

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AUGUST 30, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Isssue. According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the May 2017 unemployment rate for Connecticut was estimated at 4.9 percent (seasonally adjusted), unchanged from April 2017 and down four-tenths of a percentage point from a year ago. By the BF Staff. percent in 2016, was down 0.8 The NH Dept.

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APRIL 7, 2021

Collaborator and co-author for award-winning project in the 2017 Global LafargeHolcim Awards. Secret Life • Enjoys analyzing land zoning and development layouts for fun. . . . . Homes of Distinction. Rogers, Ark. . . Education • BS, Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas. Certifications • Arkansas Contractors License.

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Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Gilbert is aggressively moving forward with a daring plan to revive two square miles of property with a variety of commercial enterprises, including hotels, casinos and retail stores. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing. Names Innovation Hubs.

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JULY 6, 2016

Through the Enterprise Zones Program business and industry can realize state incentives such as Job Creation Grants and Real Property Investment Grants, while also realizing a number of local tax and other incentives. Section 5 is scheduled to be finished by June 2017. Enterprise zone, including tax credits. 10,700-foot runway.

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APRIL 8, 2014

be constructed at no net cost to the company’s customers and will help stabilize electric rates over the long term by providing a rate reduction totaling $10 million per year by 2017, commencing with a $3.3 The company estimates the line will be in service in 2017, with construction beginning next year in O’Brien County.

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APRIL 12, 2016

The Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement project aims to replace 558 aging bridges across the Keystone State by the end of 2017. agriculture, construction, gambling, healthcare and retail). There are an estimated 4,000 bridges in PA rated structurally deficient.]. and the largest road project in Pennsylvania’s history.

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Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

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AUGUST 5, 2019

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. Another industry making significant strides is manufacturing.

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AUGUST 14, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue. M idway through 2017 the Food Processing industry already has seen a number of expansions and relocations along with new facility construction. By the BF Staff. And if the first half of the year is any indication, many more announcements are on the horizon. Abbott Laboratories. New York City and beyond.

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Industrial Indiana New Jersey Products 60

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. There are also 12 new residential subdivisions planned, and the county recently added 350 acres zoned industrial, which can accommodate more than 3 million square feet of new development. It also has seen the growth and expansion of local small business, as well as major national retailers.

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Nashville Airports Transportation Louisiana 51

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Here’s a peek at what’s driving change in 2017: The factory of the future: Tesla’s “Gigafactory,” may represent not just what future factories look like, but how companies approach their entire manufacturing process. The program boasts 225 member companies and 650 students enrolled for fall 2017.

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AUGUST 25, 2021

as measured by retail electricity produced and sold, serving more than 5.6 In 2017 FPL purchased?the? The 1,250-acre mega site, which is located in the New York Power Authority (NYPA) hydropower zone, features low-cost, 100 percent renewable electricity. Read on to find some locations taking steps to achieve these massive goals.

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Florida New York Electrical Innovation 115

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NOVEMBER 15, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Rauner also enacted an extension of the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit program. The River Edge Redevelopment Zone Program helps stimulate the state’s economy and the local economies where the program is available. Retail also thrives in Arlington Heights. By the BF Staff.

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