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119th Congress Brings Major Policy Changes to Washington, In Spite of Modest Legislative Accomplishments

  • December 3, 2025
Lawmakers will soon head home for the holiday season. This is a good opportunity to look back on the 119th Congress and see how, despite narrow majorities and other obstacles, Republicans in Washington and President Donald Trump have still managed to put their stamp on federal policy. Their legacy is likely to influence Washington politics for the next generation.
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U.S. and Canadian CRE: Diverging Trends, Shared Headwinds

  • September 10, 2025
The commercial real estate landscape in 2025 is being shaped by an unusual mix of macroeconomic headwinds, policy uncertainty and emerging growth opportunities, said Ryan Severino, chief economist and head of research at BGO, in his keynote remarks at CRE.Converge this week in Toronto.
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Key Gubernatorial Races to Watch in 2022

  • October 19, 2022

While the primary focus of this year’s election is which party will control the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives next year, gubernatorial races are also being held in 36 states. The outcome of many of these races is difficult to predict and may depend on a candidate’s position on certain core economic issues. Economic […]

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Key Races and Predictions for the 2022 Midterms and Beyond

  • February 2, 2022

Five primary factors will shape this November’s midterm elections. Each has varying degrees of importance, but all solidly affect President Joe Biden’s approval ratings, which influences how people will vote, said Larry Sabato, Ph.D., political prognosticator, professor of politics at the University of Virginia, and founder and director of the University of Virginia Center for […]

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