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Congress seized a historic moment to embrace progress and foster collaboration to restore confidence in our nation’s fiscal health and safeguard future generations.
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Industry professionals surveyed say that local permitting and zoning regulations are a key barrier in converting office space to other real estate uses.
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- The Future of Office Space May Be Tied Up in Red TapeA U.S. Chamber survey of commercial real estate experts shows local zoning and permitting regulations often get in the way of converting empty office space into residential units.Learn More
- Corporate Greed Is Not the Cause of Inflation; Here’s WhyDespite the many articles decrying corporate “greedflation,” there is nothing more going on than the simple facts of the economy.Learn More
- Understanding America’s Labor Shortage: The Most Impacted StatesEvery state is facing an unprecedented challenge finding workers to fill open jobs. Learn which states have been impacted the most by the nation’s worker shortage crisis.Learn More
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Every state is facing an unprecedented challenge finding workers to fill open jobs. Learn which states have been impacted the most by the nation’s worker shortage crisis.
The nationwide worker shortage is impacting Utah. Take a deep dive into the state of Utah's workforce, business environment, and quality of life.
The nationwide worker shortage is impacting Vermont. Take a deep dive into the state of Vermont's workforce, business environment, and quality of life.
The nationwide worker shortage is impacting Indiana. Take a deep dive into the state of Indiana's workforce, business environment, and quality of life.
The nationwide worker shortage is impacting Virginia. Take a deep dive into the state of Virginia's workforce, business environment, and quality of life.
The nationwide worker shortage is impacting Georgia. Take a deep dive into the state of Georgia's workforce, business environment, and quality of life.
The nationwide worker shortage is impacting Minnesota. Take a deep dive into the state of Minnesota's workforce, business environment, and quality of life.