AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWhite House Construction Fight: The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to pause a halt and let work continue on its $400M White House ballroom, arguing lower courts wrongly required congressional approval. Housing Affordability: Zillow and StreetEasy found more than half of U.S. renter families with children are rent burdened, pointing to a shortage of larger, family-sized rentals. Legal/Consumer Protection: An Eighth Circuit ruling upheld Iowa’s ban on residential contractors acting as public adjusters, aiming to stop “double-dipping” that can inflate insurance claims. Local Development & Infrastructure: Manatee County begins the 63rd Avenue E. Roadway Improvement Project, widening the corridor and adding safety upgrades like buffered bike lanes and new signals. Commercial Real Estate Stress: A report flags the Twin Cities metro as having the highest commercial property distress rate, raising questions about knock-on effects for homeowners. Restoration & Community: Raleigh’s historic Gables Motel is set to reopen after a major restoration, preserving a longtime local landmark. Construction Disruption (Vermont): Vermont published its weekly highway work plan, including I-89 paving and bridge rehabilitation with lane closures and speed limits.
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