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2019 Q2 CDFA Quarterly Legislative Update

In the second Quarterly Legislative Update of 2019, CDFA's Legislative Team discussed progress on pending CDFA legislation, other pending development finance legislation such as extenders, as well as what to expect from Congress in the coming months.

State Farm to School Policy Handbook 2018 Members only

Agriculture Finance | Community Development | Food Systems Finance | Legislative

The State Farm to School Policy Handbook: 2002-2018 is a tool for those working to advance the farm to school movement, whose core elements include local food procurement, school gardens, and food and agriculture education. The Handbook summarizes...

2019 Q1 CDFA Quarterly Legislative Update

Bond Finance | Legislative | Webcasts

In this first quarter installment of the CDFA Quarterly Legislative Update, CDFA's Legislative Team provides an update on what we can expect from Congress in 2019, an overview of the 2019 CDFA Policy Agenda and a briefing on our recent conversations...

Effective Use of Property Tax Incentives - Lincoln Institute Members only

Incentives | Legislative | Recommended Practices | Tax Credits

This study was published by the Lincoln Institute. The authors examine how to make property-tax incentives for business more effective. They find that governments should not approve every incentive request, target use of incentives, avoid incentive...

CDFA Disaster-area Recovery Bonds Memorandum

Bond Finance | Disaster Recovery & Relief | Legislative

The CDFA Disaster-area Recovery Bonds Memorandum outlines the CDFA national legislative proposal for a permanent category of Disaster-area Recovery Bonds.

2018 Q3 CDFA Quarterly Legislative Update

Bond Finance | Legislative | Webcasts

In this third quarter installment of the Quarterly Legislative Update, CDFA's Legislative Team provided a progress report on pending CDFA legislation, an update on Tax Reform 2.0 and other major Congressional initiatives, and what to expect from...

Investing in Competitive Clean Energy Act

Bond Finance | CDFA Original Research | Energy Finance | Green Finance | Legislative

The Investing in Competitive Clean Energy Act is a CDFA legislative proposal that would fund credit enhancement tools and provide credit support for clean energy bond finance structures.

The Latest on Opportunity Zones Members only

Legislative | Opportunity Zones

Industry experts from around the state will discuss the latest development finance legislation and their potential effects on the economic development industry. Katie Kramer with CDFA, Kip Wahlers with Ice Miller LLP, and Shannon Martin with Bricker...

CDFA Annual Volume Cap Report: An Analysis of 2017 Private Activity Bond & Volume Cap Trends

Bond Finance | CDFA Original Research | Legislative

CDFA is pleased to announce the release of the Annual Volume Cap Report: An Analysis of 2017 Private Activity Bond & Volume Cap Trends. The report provides complete data of the use of volume cap and the issuance of cap-subject private activity bonds...

Disaster Recovery Bond Financing: Considerations for Congress Members only

Bond Finance | Disaster Recovery & Relief | Legislative

This report, produced by the National Association of Bond Lawyers, provides Congress with a blueprint for permanent disaster relief financing mechanisms.

Opportunity Zones in Missouri Members only

Legislative | Opportunity Zones

Industry experts from around the state will discuss the latest development finance legislation and their potential effects on the economic development industry. Sarah Steller of the Economic Innovation Group discusses the new tax law, its...

Wisconsin State Housing Tax Credit Members only

Community Development | Economic Development | Legislative | Tax Credits

The changes and trends in the affordable housing industry have a large impact on Wisconsin communities. Continuing to provide an adequate number of homes affordable to low and moderate income households is increasingly difficult. Luckily, there are...

Impact of Tax Reform on Community Economic Development Tools Members only

Legislative | Opportunity Zones | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

Rebecca Mitich with Husch Blackwell discusses the new tax law, its implications on development finance with a special focus on Opportunity Zones and their potential impact in underserved communities.

Legislative Update: Overview of Tax Reform, Municipal Market Impact, Economic Trends and Outlook Members only

Economic Development | Legislative

Kurt Gessaman, Vice President with US Bank, illustrates the current state of the market since the latest tax reforms.

Opportunity Zones: North Carolina Low-Income Communities Members only

Economic Development | Legislative | Opportunity Zones

Napoleon Wallace, North Carolina Deputy Secretary of Commerce, provides an update on the current state of Opportunity Zones in the newly designated state of North Carolina.

Tax Reform in Missouri Members only

Legislative | Opportunity Zones

Industry experts from around the state will discuss the latest development finance legislation and their potential effects on the economic development industry. Linda Matkowski of Stern Brothers discusses the new tax law, its implications on...

CY 2017 NMTC Awardees Members only

Access to Capital | Legislative | Tax Credits

This report contains information on the calendar year 2017 New Markets Tax Credit allocatees. $3.5 billion in New Markets Tax Credits have been awarded nationally this year.

A Primer on the New Federal Qualified Opportunity Zone Provisions Members only

Access to Capital | Investing in Opportunity Act (IIOA) | Legislative

This report of the Investing in Opportunity Act, produced by Butler Snow LLP, dives further in the nuances of Opportunity Funds as well as the functionality of the deferments of capital gains.

Policy Focus: Opportunity Zones Program Members only

Access to Capital | Legislative | Opportunity Zones

This report, produced by Enterprise Community Partners, provides an early overview of the Investing in Opportunity Act as well as what lies ahead for the program.

Investing in Opportunity Act Legislation Members only

Access to Capital | Legislative | Opportunity Zones

The final Investing in Opportunity Act legislation can be found on page 398 of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act conference report.

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Forecasting the 2018 Bond Market Members only

Bond Finance | Legislative | Webcasts

After a tumultuous end to 2017, the municipal marketplace will experience major changes in 2018. The future of Private Activity Bonds (PABs) is bright, and with discussions of an infrastructure bill swirling, issuers may be in for a very good year....

Assembling Capital for Mixed-Use Development Members only

Access to Capital | Economic Development | Federal | Legislative | Redevelopment

Abby Goldenfarb discusses unique development financing solutions for mixed-use development.

Florida Legislative Update Members only

Access to Capital | Bond Finance | Economic Development | Federal | Legislative

Brian Hagan discusses the state's economic development finance climate, access to capital opportunities and prospect for economic advancement. In addition, Hagan also discusses what's going on in the statehouse and how the political environment on...

Arizona Legislative Update & Market Watch Members only

Economic Development | Federal | Legislative

Mark Collins discusses what development finance topics are being discussed in the statehouse, trends in issuance and performance, and how the political environment on Capitol Hill might affect the industry in Arizona, especially in Rio Nuevo.

Arizona Legislative Update & Market Watch Members only

Federal | Legislative | Local Finance Program

Marcus Osborn discusses what development finance topics are being discussed in the statehouse, trends in issuance and performance, and how the political environment on Capitol Hill might affect the industry in Arizona.

Arizona Legislative Update & Market Watch Members only

Economic Development | Federal | Legislative

Mark Reader discusses Arizona's economic development finance climate, access to capital, opportunities and the prospect for economic advancement. Reader also presents Trump's tax reform, a bond market update and improvement district studies.

Virginia State Programs and Legislative Update Members only

Legislative | State Finance Program

Brendan Hefty with Hefty Wiley & Gore discusses the latest development finance legislation and their potential effects on the economic development industry. Of special focus is the fate of various proposals and the latest from Richmond and...

New Jersey Legislative Update Members only

Legislative

Jason Capizzi of Waters, McPherson, McNeill P.C. discuss the latest on the New Jersey legislative front including the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust, and the State Transportation Infrastructure Bank.

CDFA Annual Volume Cap Report: An Analysis of 2016 Private Activity Bond & Volume Cap Trends

Bond Finance | CDFA Original Research | Legislative

This annual CDFA report reviews the use of private activity bond volume cap and the issuance of cap-subject private activity bonds in every state.

The National Farm to School Network Present Farm to Institution Collaborations Members only

Agriculture Finance | Food Systems Finance | Legislative

Maximilian Merrill covers the core elements of farm to school collaborations.

P3 Infrastructure Delivery: Principles for State Legislatures Members only

Infrastructure Finance | Legislative | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing

This policy brief is designed to supplement existing National Conference of State Legislatures resources on P3s. Informed heavily by the NCSL Foundation Partnership on Multi-Sector P3s, this report attempts to connect concepts from the NCSL P3...

State and Federal Development Finance Programs Members only

Industry experts from around the state and from various federal agencies will discuss development finance programs and their potential to spur job creation and growth in the economic development industry.

State and Federal Development Finance Programs-USDA Members only

State Programs and Legislative Update- Under the Gold Dome Members only

Legislative

This session will feature a discussion on the latest legislative updates, alongside a variety of financing programs available from the state. What development finance topics are being discussed in the statehouse? Is there recent legislation that...

State Programs and Legislative Update from CDFA Members only

Legislative

Colorado Legislative Update Members only

Dee Wisor discusses the state's economic development finance climate, access to capital opportunities and the prospect for economic advancement. In addition, find out what development finance topics are being discussed in the statehouse and how the...

SC Legislative Update Members only

Sara Hazzard with SCEDA and Tushar Chikhliker with Nexsen Pruet discuss the latest legislative updates in South Carolina. What development finance topics are being discussed in the statehouse? Is there recent legislation that will have an impact on...

Missouri Programs and Legislative Update Members only

Bond Finance | Legislative | Tax Credits

Industry experts from around the state will discuss the latest development finance legislation and their potential effects on the economic development industry. Sallie Hemenway with Missouri Department of Economic Development discusses the latest...

State Programs and Legislative Update Members only

Access to Capital | Bond Finance | Economic Development | Incentives | Legislative

Carlton Schwab with TEDC discusses the latest legislative updates, alongside a variety of financing programs available from Texas. What development finance topics are being discussed in the statehouse? Is there recent legislation that will have an...

2017 CDFA Michigan Financing Roundtable Webinar Members only

The 2017 CDFA Michigan Financing Roundtable Webinar discusses the latest and greatest in Development Finance across the state. The webinar includes two sessions: Development Finance Current Events Review and The Michigan Bond Market. Experts, Craig...

Administration Transition Paper: Unlocking Development Finance Capital in the United States to Create Jobs & Increase Private Investment

With the 2016 Presidential election finalized, the development finance industry is excited to move forward with recommendations and innovative strategies for unlocking access to capital. The ideas offered in this transition paper provide a roadmap...

Jeree Glasser-Hedrick, State of the State and Tax Exempt Bonds Members only

Jeree Glasser-Hedrick discusses California's current economy and the economic development financing trends that professionals are experiencing throughout the nation.

Laura Franke, Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)Members only

Energy Finance | Legislative | Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)

Laura Franke explains PACE in the state of California and discusses what's next for PACE in California as our industry experts consider regulations, local consumer protection, and expanding commercial and residential programming in the Golden State.

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Post-Election Development Finance Landscape Members only

This month’s CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series on the post-election development finance landscape featured Toby Rittner of CDFA, Eric Silva of North South Government Strategies, George Friedlander of George Friedlander...

Market Watch and Legislative Update in Washington Members only

Economic Development | Legislative

Thomas Toepfer, Senior Managing Consultant for Public Financial Management, shares economic development financing trends in Washington state.

Arizona's Economic Climate and Economic Development Strategy Members only

Economic Development | Legislative

Lorenzo Romero, Director of the Governor's Office of Strategic Planning & Budgeting, discuss Arizona's Economic Climate and Economic Development Strategy.

Washington's Constitutional Limitations for Economic Development Finance Members only

Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Legislative | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

Hugh Spitzer, member at Foster Pepper PLLC, covers Washington's constitutional limitations for economic development finance.

Maryland Department of Commerce - Fall 2016 Legislative Update Members only

Legislative

Greg Cole with the Maryland Department of Commerce gives brief Legislative Update on Maryland Development Finance.

NCOSAFP Members Urge Congress to Adopt HR 5335 Members only

Bond Finance | Legislative

On September 8th and 9th NCOSAFP contacted dozens of congressional offices across fifteen states to request their support for H.R. 5335.

Milwaukee’s Park East Redevelopment Members only

Economic Development | Legislative | Redevelopment | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

Milwaukee is one of very few cities in the country to demolish a freeway to connect neighborhoods and open valuable land for development. Lori Lutzka, Mary Schanning, and Vanessa Koster (City of Milwaukee) explore recent and proposed Park East...

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