Smart Government

Resource and Development Tax Credit

January 18, 2020

Problem Historically, research and development incentives in Delaware have supported larger established companies. While these larger companies are vital to the state, smaller businesses and startups usually need more resources as they are starting out to remain competitive and expand their business efforts. Solution Rep. Short introduced legislation to reform […]Bryon Short | Former Representative | Wilmington, DE

Enterprise Zones 2.0

January 18, 2020

Problem Several parts of Nebraska, including Omaha, suffer from greater unemployment rates than the rest of the state but the state has limited resources allocated to economic development programs. Solution Senator Mello authored legislation to reauthorize Nebraska’s enterprise zone statutes to encourage investment and economic growth by giving preference for […]Heath Mello | Former Representative | Omaha, NE

Best Practice P3s

January 18, 2020

Problem As traditional funding from the federal government has become increasingly uncertain, state and local governments are struggling to invest in the roads, power grids, and other kinds of infrastructure that we need to ‘build for the future’ in the changing economy. Without a standard set of rules around private […]Tim Keller | Mayor | Albuquerque, NM

Community Building Through Public Art

January 18, 2020

Problem Salem’s downtown pedestrian mall was in need of a variety of improvements; it was tired, in need of maintenance and repair, was not pedestrian friendly, and had vacant storefronts. Without improvements, the area lacked a strong sense of community and economic activity was hindered. Solution Mayor Driscoll is leading […]Kim Driscoll | Mayor | Salem, MA

Keep Your Money Local

January 18, 2020

Problem Cities and counties have millions in reserve and special funds but most of those dollars are invested in large funds run out of state. Local financial institutions know their community and customers better than large banks, and therefore by having access to those funds can more effectively invest in […]Ryan Coonerty | County Supervisor | Santa Cruz, CA

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We Must Build Back Better

October 8, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2021 Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5 NewDEAL Statement: We Must Build Back Better Washington, D.C. — The NewDEAL has released the following statement in support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Build Back Better Agenda: NewDEAL joins our members across the country in emphasizing the […]

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