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Advanced Air Mobility and Vertiport Development: Effects of New Legislation in Florida

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At the Paris Air Show on June 17, 2025, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills into law with the intention of ensuring Florida is a leader in aerospace, transportation and innovation. With regard to furtherance of...more

McCarter & English, LLP

New Jersey Enacts FY 2026 Budget: Key Takeaways

New Jersey has enacted its Fiscal Year 2026 budget, with the Legislature passing a $58.78 billion spending plan ahead of the July 1 constitutional deadline. The final budget reflects an increase of approximately $727 million...more

Burr & Forman

The Quest for Logistic Supremacy

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In today’s high-stakes economy, logistics is no longer a forgotten back-end function — it’s a front-line competitive advantage. As global supply chains grow increasingly complex and consumers demand faster delivery times, the...more

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The 114th General Assembly Adjourns First Regular Session: An Overview

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The first regular session of the 114th General Assembly began on January 14, 2025. The next day, Governor Bill Lee announced an extraordinary or "special" legislative session to address educational scholarship program...more

Maynard Nexsen

Project Catalyst: An Economic Development Podcast | Episode 11: The EV Industry in Alabama with Mike Oatridge of Alabama Mobility...

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For the first episode of 2025, Tina and Tom welcome Mike Oatridge, Executive Director of the Alabama Mobility and Power Center (AMP). The group covers the work of AMP as a research and workforce development center as well as...more

Maynard Nexsen

Project Catalyst: An Economic Development Podcast | Episode 9: The Role of Railways in Economic Development with Brian Gwin of...

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Hosts Tushar and Tina welcome guest Brian Gwin, who serves as the Industrial Development Manager for Norfolk Southern and Chairman of the Board for the Southern Economic Development Council. Brian sits down with us for an...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

North Carolina Politics in the News - June 2024 #3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - ABC 11: NC’s Rural Infrastructure Authority approved 20 grant requests, totaling to over $8M Over 800 new jobs are coming to rural communities across North Carolina. The state’s Rural Infrastructure...more

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NC Politics in the News - October 2023 #2

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Agriculture - THE NEWS & OBSERVER: Chronic wasting disease detected in Johnston County deer, 23rd case found in NC - A deer in Johnston County tested positive for chronic wasting disease, the N.C. Wildlife Resources...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - September 2023 #3

Economic Development - THE NEWS & OBSERVER: NCInnovation won't get $1.4 billion, but new nonprofit still sees plenty in budget plan - NCInnovation, a new nonprofit that seeks to boost North Carolina’s economic...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - September 2023 #2

Economic Development - THE NEWS & OBSERVER: NC seeks more megasites to land next mammoth jobs deal. It's named its top locations. Megasites are steering the present and future of North Carolina’s economy. With a...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - September 2023

Economic Development - THE NEWS & OBSERVER: North Carolina is the only state with this economic incentive for esports. What to know. Through the North Carolina Esports Industry Grant Program, the state offers financial...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - August 2023 #3

Economic Development - THE NEWS & OBSERVER: North Hills' $1B 'Innovation District' is starting to take shape. What to know. North Hills’ new $1-billion innovation district is coming together. Roughly four years after...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - August 2023 #2

Agriculture - SPECTRUM NEWS: The dog days of summer - prime time for tobacco harvest - The modern farmer and the process of harvesting tobacco — North Carolina’s cash crop of old — have both evolved thanks to advances...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - August 2023

Economic Development - WRAL TECH WIRE: Trucking firm Yellow confirms laying off 1,000 NC workers – 200 in Triangle - Trucking firm Yellow Corp, which shut down Sunday after a long-running labor dispute, has officially...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - July 2023

Agriculture - CBS 17: Farming in heat wave: What NC growers have to do to keep crops, livestock safe - Extreme heat brings unique challenges for the state’s $100 billion agriculture industry. Farmers in central North...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - June 2023

Economic Development - STREET INSIDER: Duke Energy awards $250,000 in grant funds to support economic development in North Carolina - The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $250,000 in grant funds to the Economic...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - May 2023 #2

Economic Development - WITN: NEW RECORD: Agriculture economic impact hits $103.2 billion - The economic impact of agriculture in North Carolina reached a new record. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said for the...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - May 2023

Economic Development - WRAL TECHWIRE: ‘Recession bell continues to ring … just got louder’ warns NC State economist in new report - New economic data for North Carolina’s economy point more strongly to a recession after...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - April 2023 #2

Economic Development - BUSINESS FACILITIES: International Companies Expand To North Carolina - Pilkington North America, Inc. (PNA) will invest $86.8 million in its operations in Scotland County, North Carolina. The...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - April 2023

Economic Development - BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA: Kelly King-led effort seeks $50M in state funding to launch innovation effort - North Carolina lawmakers and Gov. Roy Cooper have proposed that the state give $50 million...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - March 2023 #3

Economic Development - WUNC: $2B of NIH funding drives North Carolina research economy North Carolina researchers were awarded more than $2 billion in National Institutes of Health research grants last year. That's lower...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - March 2023 #2

Economic Development - WRAL TECH WIRE: VinFast delays production of EVs in NC until 2025 - VinFast, the electric SUV maker out of Vietnam with a $4 billion commitment to open an factory in Chatham County, told WRAL News...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - March 2023

Agriculture - STAR NEWS: Why the pearl in NC's agriculture industry is running into choppy waters - For an industry that brings so many environmental benefits and economic promise, North Carolina's oyster farmers have...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - February 2023 #3

Economic Development - GREENSBORO NEWS & RECORD: Gov. Cooper Announces $462.9 Million in Clean Water and Wastewater Infrastructure - Last week, Gov. Roy Cooper announced $462.9 million in funding for 249 infrastructure...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News - February 2023 #2

Agriculture - NORTH STATE JOURNAL: Troxler: State of NC Agriculture is strong; announces 2023 priorities  - In remarks delivered at the 2023 North Carolina Agriculture Forum, Commissioner Steve Troxler said it was a...more

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