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Budget Stalemates, Helene Relief and Shrimp Trawling: The Themes that Shaped the 2025 Long Session of the NC General Assembly

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Lawmakers successfully enacted two substantial Helene relief packages for Western North Carolina, the first in March and the second in June. However, the session’s defining theme was the growing divide between House and...more

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U.S. Department of Treasury Releases Updated ARPA Interim Final Rule

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of FY23 created new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) eligibility – to include response to natural disasters, to build critical information, and support community development. On August 10,...more

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"B-sides" ARPA - Congress adds fifth and sixth buckets of eligible use

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If you were living your life fully in late December 2022, you can be excused for having missed a big deal in the world of the American Rescue Plan Act. Your “B-sides” authors, however, grew excited at the prospect of new...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Congressional Investigations Forecast: Coronavirus Relief and Infrastructure Spending Likely to Be Future Areas of Interest, With...

The 116th and 117th Congresses passed a series of landmark spending bills focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and infrastructure. More than $5 trillion has been devoted to pandemic relief, and an additional $1.2 trillion was...more

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Update for Employers: Recent Legislation Improves, Extends Employee Retention Credit

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Please note: This alert has been updated with new developments after the enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorized a refundable tax...more

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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Expands Interest Rate Smoothing and Disaster Relief Provisions

On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the “IIJA”) into law. IIJA contains two sections that may affect qualified retirement plans....more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Trying to fit that square peg in a round hole? Your efforts at spending ARPA stimulus may get easier with pending changes

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Legislation currently under consideration in Congress may serve to dramatically expand the eligible uses of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The proposed State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery,...more

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Beltway Buzz - September 2021

Joe Says “No.” Over the last several weeks, the Buzz has discussed congressional efforts to pass both a bipartisan “hard” infrastructure bill (this passed the U.S. Senate and is waiting in the U.S. House of Representatives),...more

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[Podcast] 32nd Annual Legislative Seminar Series: Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla.

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Former Congressman Mike Ferguson, leader of BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, and former Congressman Heath Shuler, a Senior Advisor on the Federal Policy team host bipartisan leaders from the House and Senate to discuss...more

Gray Reed

What’s New in the World of Stimulus Relief: A Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act

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Since arriving in the United States the Coronavirus pandemic has taken a devastating toll on nearly every aspect of our economy. Industries such as construction have faced new hardships and challenges with workplace safety,...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Summary and Analysis of Biden Administration’s Newly Released FY 2022 Budget

On Friday, May 28, the Biden administration released its fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget request (“Budget”) and the following accompanying documents. - Fact Sheet. Six-page summary of various proposals in the Budget. -...more

Baker Donelson

BREAKING: Treasury Releases Guidance for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund

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This week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to provide $350 billion in emergency funding...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Building Back Better, April 20, 2021

WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK - - Republican Counterproposal. Senate Republicans are crafting a counter-proposal as an alternative to President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan (AJP). The package is expected to cost around $600 to...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Building Back Better, April 13, 2021

WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK - - White House Selling AJP. As the administration seeks to gain bipartisan support for its American Jobs Plan (AJP), President Joe Biden will be holding a series of meetings with lawmakers to discuss...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Infrastructure: Navigating the Road Ahead

Following enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA, P.L.117-2), the Biden administration indicated its next major priority was passing a comprehensive infrastructure package. The administration released the American...more

Hogan Lovells

Brennstoff-Emissionshandel: Carbon Leakage-Verordnung verabschiedet

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Nach langem Vorlauf und mehrfachen Verschiebungen hat die Bundesregierung am 31. März 2021 die sog. Carbon Leakage-Verordnung beschlossen. Die Verordnung hat das Ziel, bestimmte vom nationalen Brennstoffemissionshandel...more

Clark Hill PLC

Window On Washington - Vol. 5, Issue 13

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. The House and Senate are both in recess until the week of April 12, though the House Administration Committee will hold a hearing Thursday on the state of voting in...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: State & Local Funding

Following widespread calls for greater federal action to provide financial relief to struggling governments across the United States, President Biden and Congress delivered respite to America’s state and local governments by...more

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The American Rescue Plan’s Impact on New York State and City Government, Businesses, and Nonprofits

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On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) into law. This historic $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan will have a major impact on the country by providing relief to businesses, nonprofit...more

Clark Hill PLC

Window On Washington - Vol. 5, Issue 11

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital Congress. The House and Senate are both in session this week. The Senate plans to vote this week on Rep. Deb Haaland’s (D-NM) nomination to be Interior Secretary and Xavier...more

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$1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Law Includes Funding for Several Broadband-Related Measures

The recently enacted $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief legislation includes $7.1 billion in emergency funds to support broadband connectivity for schools and libraries, as well as additional funding support for broadband...more

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Waste Energy Recovery Property Eligible for Investment Tax Credit

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The second US stimulus bill, signed on December 27, 2020, (the “Relief Bill”) includes a number of measures relevant to the energy and power sectors, many of which have been the subject of considerable attention. (For...more

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Phase 2 of the Moratorium on Utility Shut-offs in Pennsylvania Extended

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On February 19, 2021, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed the fourth 90-day renewal of his Proclamation of Disaster Declaration for the COVID-19 Pandemic. Significantly for Pennsylvania public utilities ...more

Clark Hill PLC

Window On Washington - Vol. 5, Issue 8

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. The House and Senate are both in session this week. While the current focus is on passing the next COVID-19 relief package, House Democrats are also getting ready to...more

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House Moves Forward on President Biden’s COVID-19 Stimulus Plan

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Earlier this month, the House and Senate approved a fiscal 2021 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 5), directing committees to use the budget reconciliation process to draft COVID-19 relief legislation consistent with President...more

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