Development Incentives Quarterly: July 2026
Q&A with Danielle Casey, President and CEO, Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance
In this edition of Development Incentives Quarterly, we welcome Danielle Casey, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA). In this Q&A, Danielle discusses LVGEA's mission to diversify Southern Nevada's economy, while building on its world-class tourism and hospitality foundation. She also highlights what sets LVGEA apart and what makes the region stand out.
Legislation and Administrative Actions Imposing Limitations on Data Center Development
States have adopted a variety of measures affecting data center development, including restrictions on tax incentives, temporary administrative pauses, environmental review requirements and legislation preserving local regulatory authority. Certain enacted measures prohibit new incentives beginning as early as 2027, while other provisions phase out incentive eligibility for new projects or uses through 2038 and beyond. We summarize significant legislative and administrative actions currently affecting data center development or incentives.
Ohio Economic Development Law Update: Key Changes for TIFs, Property Tax Exemptions, Enterprise Zones and Opportunity Zones
Ohio’s H.B. 479, sent to the governor on June 12, 2026, contains several tax-related amendments of significance to developers, property owners, investors and political subdivisions involved in economic development projects.
San Antonio: South Texas Powerhouse Helping Fuel Texas’ Economic Momentum
San Antonio is carving out a prominent role in Texas’ continued economic leadership, blending its military heritage, strategic location and robust incentives toolbox to attract high-value investment in advanced manufacturing.
About Development Incentives Quarterly: We at Vorys are continually educating ourselves regarding economic development incentives, including tax credit changes and opportunities. We created the Development Incentives Quarterly to provide you relevant information that you need in the changing landscape of this area. Our economic development incentives clients include developers, political subdivisions and growing businesses, so you’ll see information from a variety of perspectives. That diverse perspective has allowed us to grow to be one of the largest economic development incentives practices in the state of Ohio. As we’ve grown, we have also expanded our geographic reach and now advise on projects across the country.
