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HUD Chief Touts Deregulation Efforts To Spur Housing

By Nathan Hale

As President Donald Trump and Congress turn increased attention to tackling the nation's housing affordability crisis, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, whose agency serves as a key conduit for federal efforts, touted efforts to cut costly regulations during a recent appearance in Florida.

IRS Lays Out Opportunity Zone Nominating Guidelines

By Asha Glover

The Internal Revenue Service released guidance Monday describing the nomination process and eligibility requirements for designated qualified opportunity zones and identifying a list of qualifying areas.

Md. Senate Panel OKs Credit Extensions, Film Tax Break

By Sanjay Talwani

Maryland would extend tax credit programs for business investment and eliminate the cap on its film production activity tax credit under an economic development package advanced by a state Senate panel Friday.

NM Extends Property Tax Exemption Time For Redevelopment

By Zak Kostro

New Mexico extended a property tax exemption period for eligible redevelopment projects under a bill signed by the governor.

UK Designates 2 Investment Zones In Scotland

By Josh White

The U.K. government confirmed the designation of two investment zones in Scotland on Thursday that will offer tax relief to businesses in renewable energy and other sectors.

NM Lawmakers OK Longer Redevelopment Property Tax Break

By Zak Kostro

New Mexico would extend a property tax exemption period for eligible redevelopment projects under a bill approved by state lawmakers and headed to the governor.

Expert Analysis

Opportunity Zone Revamp Could Improve The Program

If adopted, the budget bill's new iteration of the opportunity zone program could renew, refine and enhance the effectiveness and accountability of the original program by including structural reforms, expanded eligibility rules and incentives for rural investment, say attorneys at Pillsbury.

A Tough Road Ahead for Democrats' Ambitious Policy Agenda

While Democrats in Congress are well on their way to enacting an initial COVID-19 relief bill, they will face challenges when pivoting to President Joe Biden's Build Back Better goals for job creation and economic revitalization, say Russell Sullivan and Radha Mohan at Brownstein Hyatt.

Opportunity Zone Pandemic Relief Is Welcome, But Limited

The Internal Revenue Service's new notice relaxing deadlines and requirements for opportunity zone investors during the pandemic is helpful, but misses an opportunity to clarify important safe harbors, says Jessica Millett at Duval & Stachenfeld.

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January 29, 2026 01:48 PM

Ore. Data Center Enterprise Zone Tax Break Denied By Court

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September 30, 2025 03:57 PM

IRS Defines Rural Areas For Opportunity Zone Tax Breaks

September 10, 2025 02:59 PM

Ore. County Failed To Tell Biz It Lost Tax Break, Court Says

July 30, 2025 03:00 PM

Ore. Clarifies Info Disclosure For Enterprise Zone Tax Breaks

July 22, 2025 03:11 PM