OPEGA outlines 30‑day review of Maine’s affordable housing tax credit as legislature weighs sunset extension OPEGA told the Government Oversight Committee it completed a 30‑day limited analysis for the Taxation Committee on the state affordable housing income tax credit, finding the credit is one of many tools, that 33 states have similar credits and that evidence on cost‑effectiveness requires deeper study; OPEGA noted the Taxation Committee amended LD 2116 to extend rather than remove the sunset.

OPEGA has revealed critical findings on Maine's affordable housing tax credit, sparking vital discussions about the future of housing in the state.

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NVCOG community planning division outlines services, staffing and regional plan work NVCOG’s community planning director described the division’s staffing (four core staff, two vacancies), services (legislative analysis, training, technical assistance, POCD facilitation) and regional planning outreach, and asked towns to appoint representatives to the regional plan steering committee.

NVCOG is expanding its community planning team and enhancing services to ensure Connecticut municipalities thrive—get ready for impactful changes in local governance!

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Let's give a huge and well-deserved recognition to Joseph Dolan, our dedicated volunteer Legislative & Policy Analyst!

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PERS warns expanding state retirement/insurance to volunteers could jeopardize governmental-plan status The Public Employees Retirement System told lawmakers that allowing non-government volunteers onto PERS plans risks losing federal governmental-plan status and could trigger ERISA rules and higher reporting burdens; PERS recommended detailed legal and fiscal analysis first.

Expanding retirement benefits to volunteer emergency responders in North Dakota could risk losing PERS's crucial governmental-plan status, leading to complex and costly implications.

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The Reconciliation Bill: Because Empathy Was Too Expensive When Reconciliation Means Robbing the Poor to Pay the Billionaires

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The Reconciliation Bill: Because Empathy Was Too Expensive When Reconciliation Means Robbing the Poor to Pay the Billionaires

The Reconciliation Bill: Because Empathy Was Too Expensive open.substack.com/pub/bradleys...
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Unpacking the 'Big Beautiful Bill': Who Really Benefits? Senator Warren vs. Small Business Advocates

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Senator Alley questions economic impact studies on new legislation's effects on local businesses Senator Alley raises concerns on economic impact studies for proposed legislation affecting retailers.

Kansas lawmakers are diving into economic impact studies to uncover how new legislation could reshape local businesses—could this be the key to protecting our economy?

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