Tag: opportunity_zones

DeWine Announces $55 Million in Federal Rural Health Awards for Ohio Children and Families

6 Nov 2026 5:03 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced more than $55 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program awards to expand OhioSEE statewide, launch OhioDENTAL and grow school-based health centers.

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Governor Sherrill Welcomes Approval of New Jersey's 130 Opportunity Zones

6 Nov 2026 3:11 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

New Jersey's 130 Opportunity Zones have been approved, with Governor Sherrill saying the designations will bring investment, housing and jobs to Trenton, Atlantic City and downtowns statewide.

Politics and Government Business State Governments Real Estate Economy Social Issues Opportunity Zones New Jersey Governor Sherrill Trenton Atlantic City economic development housing Office of New Jersey Governor
Spanberger Announces 153 Opportunity Zones Approved Across Virginia

6 Nov 2026 12:13 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

The U.S. Treasury approved all 153 Opportunity Zone areas recommended by Governor Abigail Spanberger, aimed at boosting housing, downtown revitalization and economic growth across Virginia from January 2027.

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Treasury and IRS Approve 141 New Alabama Opportunity Zones

6 Nov 2026 11:59 a.m. · Source: Alabama Governor's Office

Alabama's Opportunity Zones 2.0 nominations win federal approval, covering 141 census tracts in 66 counties, with the new designations taking effect January 1, 2027 and lasting 10 years.

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Ohio Gets 260 New Federal Opportunity Zones as Treasury Designates 6,576 Nationwide

5 Nov 2026 4:06 p.m.

All 260 tracts nominated by the DeWine Administration won Treasury approval, with Cuyahoga County receiving the most new designations at 39; the zones take effect Jan. 1, 2027 and run through 2036.

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Treasury and IRS Designate 6,576 Opportunity Zones Effective January 2027

5 Nov 2026 11:08 a.m.

The designations cover all 50 states, territories and the District of Columbia, including 2,594 rural tracts, and will remain in place for ten years.

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Nebraska Governor Pillen Announces 28 Census Tracts Approved in New Federal Opportunity Zones Program

30 Oct 2026 11:58 a.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Twenty-eight Nebraska census tracts submitted by Governor Jim Pillen this summer have been approved by the U.S. Treasury, bringing investment to rural and urban communities across all three congressional districts.

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Governor Pillen Nominates 28 Nebraska Tracts for Federal Opportunity Zones

22 Jul 2026 10:56 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has nominated 28 census tracts for federal opportunity zone designation under the new OZ 2.0 program. This initiative aims to spur economic development across the state, with nominations submitted to the U.S. Treasury Department.

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Treasury Opens New Opportunity Zone Nomination Cycle

1 Jul 2026 10:16 a.m. · Source: US Treasury

The U.S. Treasury has opened the next nomination cycle for Qualified Opportunity Zones, a program renewed under President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts. This initiative aims to attract private investment and foster economic growth in underserved communities, with new designations…

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U.S. Census Bureau to Host Webinars on Data Mapping and Opportunity Zones

9 Jun 2026 5:03 p.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

The U.S. Census Bureau offers two free webinars on June 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET. Learn to map American Community Survey data with R or use Census Bureau tools for 2027 Opportunity Zone 2.0 investments. Experts will guide you…

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Gov. Pillen Hosts HUD Secretary Turner; Highlights Opportunity in Nebraska

22 May 2026 5:24 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen welcomed HUD Secretary Scott Turner to discuss state-wide efforts. The focus was on making homes more affordable, developing workforce housing, and promoting community and economic revival through the Opportunity Zones Initiative in Nebraska.

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