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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Oregon – The city of Portland has appointed Ryan Singer as the new principal planner for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). Singer is leaving his previous position as the senior director of pipeline and public review in New York City. California – Scott McBride is the
September 20, 2023

Texas AG Paxton acquitted on all impeachment articles

The Texas Senate on Saturday acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton of 16 articles of impeachment. The two-week trial focused on his business dealings with Austin real estate developer Nate Paul, who was indicted in June on federal charges of making false statements to banks.  
September 15, 2023

Texas investment incentives continue with new eligibility requirements

Texas House Bill 1515, which has been signed by Governor Greg Abbott, extended the business development incentives in the Texas Economic Development Act—also called Chapter 313—while adding new requirements for eligibility and an adjusted application process.   Chapter 313 expired and was replaced
September 15, 2023

City of Houston approves clear guidelines for reinvestment zones

The Houston City Council recently passed new guidelines for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) creation, termination, and timelines.   The new guidelines include several boundaries:   The city will evaluate the performance of these zones.   The new policy was delayed several times to give
September 15, 2023

Record heat causes problems for Texas water systems

The Dallas/Fort Worth area has seen 53 days of temperatures over 100 degrees so far in 2023. In Waco, that number is 65. Texas’ prolonged heat wave, coupled with below-average rainfall statewide, has created conditions that are just right for water line
September 15, 2023

Chicago suburbs will tap Lake Michigan for water

Illinois – The city of Joliet and five surrounding Will County communities plan to tap Lake Michigan to shore up dwindling drinking-water supplies. The communities will purchase treated Lake Michigan water from Chicago that will be delivered via 65 miles of pipeline. The
September 13, 2023

New prison project set for Lincoln

Nebraska – Nebraska’s Gov. Jim Pillen recently announced a 1,512-bed prison will be built in Lincoln to replace the current Nebraska State Penitentiary.   Design and construction costs for the state-led project are estimated to be $350 million.   “We understand the project is in
September 13, 2023
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