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Expansion of Historic Property Tax Credit: To address statewide housing shortages, historic properties needed dramatically increased incentives for redevelopment. The Babbage team collaborated with industry stakeholders to reinstate and expand the tax credit pool through signature tax reform legislation (HB 8). This effort increased the maximum permissible tax credit twenty-five times to $10 million, providing a crucial tool for redevelopment and creating a $100 million annual impact.

Recycling Statute Update: The recyclable material sector, including the scrap metal industry, was hampered by outdated and overly burdensome statutes regarding material waste disposal. BC coordinated action across affected industries to develop more technology-current and business-friendly laws. Babbage secured bipartisan legislative support and executive action (HB 79), successfully creating a more industry-friendly operating environment.

Hiring Law Updates: Persistent shortages in health provider hiring necessitated changing employment conditions and cutting red tape related to the qualifications of public health commissioners. The Babbage team led the campaign to make necessary statute changes (SB 111), requiring buy-in and consensus from all 61 health departments and related stakeholders. BC successfully negotiated compromises among these diverse entities, leading to the final passage of the law.

Child Advocacy Record Funding: A child advocacy nonprofit was left out of the state budget year after year. They required significant funding increase to expand its presence into high-need areas, particularly where child abuse statistics were high. The Babbage team initiated a campaign to educate the General Assembly on the program's value. After the initial appropriation, Babbage has helped them secure nearly $10 million, a 70% increase in the total amount, allowing the program to expand to 30 new counties.

Alcohol Shipping: The state’s signature beverage industries needed updated legislation to allow for direct-to-consumer shipping while ensuring market parity for both in-state and out-of-state producers. Babbage played a key role in the statewide campaign, consulting with leaders in all affected trades. Continued outreach secured the passage of the first-ever direct-to-consumer shipping bill (HB 415), resulting in substantial positive policy changes for distillers, winemakers, and brewers.

Energy Tax Credit: A mid-sized solar company discovered that a new clean energy tax credit in their state only applied to utility-scale projects. They hired a lobbyist to advocate for distributed solar to be included in the program. After weeks of targeted meetings and a legislative amendment, small-scale solar providers were added—opening up millions in new revenue.

Access to Pharmaceuticals: Patients suffering from severely inhibiting neurological conditions required immediate access to spasticity-reducing medicines upon their FDA approval, avoiding state-level policy delays. We worked across legislative chambers and executive agencies to pass HB 307, which cleared the path for accessing these life-changing medications. The new law ensures efficient implementation and also positions the state to benefit from research in its expanding hemp and CBD industry.

Historic Broadband Expansion: "Last mile" broadband deployment needed historic infrastructure investment to connect underserved homes across the state. Babbage’s coalition efforts persuaded the General Assembly to allocate a massive $300 million toward broadband development. This investment, matched by private corporations, constitutes one of the state's most significant infrastructure projects aimed at expanding connectivity.

Commercial Airport State Appropriation: Commercial transportation hubs needed major infrastructure and facility upgrades due to increased traffic but lacked prior state funding. The Babbage team led a coalition that commissioned a study and successfully lobbied the General Assembly for their first-ever state funding appropriation. This effort secured a total of $35 million for commercial airports, including the largest single appropriation ($20 million) for Babbage's specific client.

Practice Act Modernization: A healthcare professional society needed to update its decades-old practice act but required negotiations and consensus among four related healthcare professions. The Babbage team directed these complex, successful negotiations across the four groups. This effort paved the way for overwhelming bicameral support and the final passage of SB 125, earning the client national recognition.

Aerospace Funding: The state’s $15 billion aerospace industry required significant workforce development, necessitating the expansion of a key educational non-profit. The Babbage team led a strategic advocacy campaign, organizing key PR events to showcase the organization's impact to legislators. This successful effort secured $4 million for the non-profit to relocate and expand its Aerospace Education Center and camps, supporting the future workforce.

Economic Development Project: An international company sought to expand its regional footprint but needed strong local relationships and strategic alignment to move forward. Our team built a coalition of key community and state leaders to generate meaningful stakeholder support while also negotiating competitive economic incentives at both levels of government. The result: a successful expansion that strengthened the workforce, attracted new investment, and delivered lasting economic impact for the region.