Monthly Archives: November 2024

We’ve talked about agrivoltaics for a couple years now, maybe longer, time flies when you’re having fun. Farmers in Arkansas are discovering new dual use of their land by growing crops or raising livestock all while also having solar arrays on their farm land. A farmer in Arkansas talked about how agrivoltaics allow him to […]

Remember Baltimore’s plan to identify vacant property with the help of blockchain technology? We talked about it in February of 2022. Baltimore launched the project. “This initiative is part of the city’s ongoing commitment to utilizing cutting-edge technology to improve public services and foster a more efficient real estate market,” officials said. Baltimore City Introduces […]

In the last 5 years the median home price in the US increased by 50%. NPR | He sold his house. Now, he is struggling to find a home he can afford

Voters in Denver rejected a measure that would ban meatpacking facilities in the city. 64% of the voters rejected the land use prohibition. Governing | Denver Voters Reject Ban on Meatpacking Plants in City Limits

A new request for opinion from the Texas Attorney General asks what entity/entities have authority over the Asset Forfeiture Account of a District Attorney? The opinion is from the Cooke County D.A. who wants to know whether the County Auditor of County Commissioners Court have authority to withdraw the funds. RQ-0572-KP

There’s a new report from Granicus that says stronger regulations on short term rentals can mean increased tax revenue for local and state governments. More short term rental use means more tourism dollars. “A report released earlier this year from Florida Taxwatch estimated that unlicensed vacation rentals could lead the state to losing out on $1.8 […]

Voters in South Dakota backed property rights with 60% of the vote. The vote rejected the state’s Land Owner Bill of Rights which also allowed for a revenue stream for counties that could enact  a $1-per-foot surcharge of pipeline projects. AgWeb | A Win for Private Property Rights, Voters Reject Carbon Pipeline Measure in South […]