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Budget & Taxes across the country

Every budget & taxes bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 11, 2026

HB 6228: Economic development: tax increment financing; tax increment financing act; amend to exempt museum authorities. Amends secs. 201, 301, 402, 523, 603, 703 & 803 of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4201 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6226'26, HB 6227'26

HB 6228 amends the Michigan Tax Increment Financing Act to exclude property taxes levied for history museum authorities from the pool of tax increment revenues that local development authorities can capture. This change directly affects downtown development, local development finance, and other TIF authorities by preventing them from using captured property value growth to fund projects in areas where a history museum authority has already established its own tax base. The bill applies this exclusion across multiple sections of the act governing different types of development zones, ensuring that these specific museum-related taxes are not diverted to other municipal economic development efforts.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts local government fiscal tools by excluding museum authority taxes from TIF revenue pools, limiting funding options for development projects.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development
Tyrone Carter (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 5198: Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026

The Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends federal funding for the Regional Innovation Program through fiscal year 2030, providing up to $50 million annually to support economic development in specific areas. The bill defines eligible partners as state or nonprofit organizations that offer direct financing, commercialization services, and entrepreneurial support to local businesses. It mandates that the federal government contribute no more than 50 percent of project costs, with an additional 40 percent available based on regional needs, and requires outreach to rural communities and areas facing economic distress. Additionally, the legislation allows agencies to use unspent funds from previous years and updates the program's focus to include specific initiatives aimed at accelerating innovation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly extends federal funding for economic development programs, directly advancing the budget topic.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds the Regional Innovation Program to support economic development and entrepreneurial services, indirectly advancing technology adoption and digital infrastructure.75% confidence
Tags Economic Development
Todd Young (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9911: Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act

This bill creates a new tax incentive program to encourage investment in specific areas designated for maritime industries, such as shipyards and ports. It allows certain census tracts identified by the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with federal officials, to be treated as qualified opportunity zones, which offers tax benefits to investors who put money into businesses operating within those areas. To qualify, the businesses must be directly involved in maritime activities like building or repairing vessels, and the program is limited to a maximum of 100 designated zones. The changes to the tax code will take effect after December 31, 2026, with the initial selection process for these zones beginning by July 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax incentives and designates opportunity zones to encourage investment in maritime industries, advancing fiscal goals through targeted economic development.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates tax incentives for maritime industries, including shipyards and ports, which are critical components of transportation infrastructure.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Ports Tags Economic Development
Mike Kelly (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Jul 30, 2026

HR 10006: Increasing Opportunity For Reindustrialization Act

The Increasing Opportunity For Reindustrialization Act designates census tracts containing former Department of Defense installations as Qualified Opportunity Zones. This change allows communities near closed military bases to access federal tax incentives intended for economic development, even if they do not meet the standard low-income requirements. The bill specifically amends the Internal Revenue Code to include these areas in the program and increases the number of eligible zones per state to accommodate them.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax incentives for economic development in former military zones, directly advancing the Budget & Taxes topic by modifying the Internal Revenue Code to provide fiscal relief.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates areas near closed military bases as Opportunity Zones to aid economic development and community revitalization for veterans.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development
W. Gregory Steube (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2685: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions and providing for tax credits relating to economic development.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's tax code to create a new economic development tax credit designed to support business growth and infrastructure improvements within the state. To receive this credit, entities must hire only Pennsylvania residents, use 100% materials sourced from within the state or the United States, and comply with prevailing wage laws. The Department of Community and Economic Development is tasked with auditing recipients annually to ensure they meet these requirements, and any entity found non-compliant must repay the full amount of the tax credit.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates an economic development tax credit to stimulate business growth and infrastructure, aligning with fiscal management and economic support goals.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates hiring Pennsylvania residents and compliance with prevailing wage laws, directly supporting local employment standards and worker wages.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development
Rob Matzie (D) · 12 co-sponsors
introduced · Ohio · House Jul 22, 2026

HB 981: Regards income tax levied in joint economic development district

HB 981 amends state laws to allow local governments to create joint economic development districts where they can levy income taxes on businesses and employees operating within those areas. The bill defines specific rules for forming these districts, such as requiring the participating areas to be geographically connected and ensuring that no residents live inside the district boundaries. It also establishes how different local governments can share costs and revenue generated from these taxes to fund improvements and services. Additionally, the legislation clarifies which types of entities and individuals are considered businesses or owners for tax purposes and sets standards for what counts as mixed-use development.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables local governments to levy income taxes within economic development districts, increasing revenue for fiscal management and funding.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development Local Government
Jeff LaRe (R)
introduced · Ohio · House Jul 28, 2026

HB 982: Enact the Ohio Business Investment Act

To enact section 9.71 of the Revised Code to disallow companies associated with certain foreign countries from receiving state or local economic incentives and to name this act the Ohio Business Investment Act.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill restricts economic incentives for foreign entities, promoting fiscal responsibility and protecting state budget resources.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development
Angie King (R) · 10 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 24, 2026

S 3178: Amendment S.3178

Senate, July 16, 2026 -- Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth (House, No. 5576) [This legislation authorizes $325,100,000 in bond obligations and $100,000,000 in direct fiscal year 2026 appropriations from the Education and Transportation Fund.]
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $325M in bonds and $100M in appropriations to fund economic development, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence
Tags Economic Development