GOVERNING: State government news on politics, management & financ en-us GOVERNING magazine provides leading intelligence articles on management, policy and politics to help guide and inspire innovative leaders across state and local government. Thu, 9 Feb 16:41:47 PST Why Does Our Infrastructure Resemble a Third World Country’s? http://www.governing.com/columns/eco-engines/gov-why-does-our-infrastructure-resemble-third-world.html Tue, 31 Jan 12:0:00 PST One explanation may be our budgeting process. Cities Push the Business ‘Start-up’ Envelope http://www.governing.com/columns/eco-engines/gov-col-cities-push-business-start-up-envelope.html Sun, 1 Jan 12:0:00 PST The business incubator is no longer a new idea. Cities are pursuing business accelerators, a kind of incubator on steroids. A Lesson for Passenger Rail, From Roads http://www.governing.com/columns/eco-engines/lesson-for-passenger-rail-from-roads.html Wed, 30 Nov 12:0:00 PST A look back at the building of millions of miles of roads shows why passenger rail needs a well-structured bureaucracy in order to succeed. Should Government Spend or Invest Money? http://www.governing.com/columns/eco-engines/should-government-spend-or-invest-money.html Mon, 31 Oct 12:0:00 PDT In order to ensure long-term economic prosperity, states and localities should focus on investment. Can Light Rail Unite Two Va. Cities? http://www.governing.com/columns/eco-engines/can-light-rail-unite-two-va-cities.html Fri, 30 Sep 12:0:00 PDT Virginia Beach voted against the building of a light rail years ago. Now that it’s up and running in nearby Norfolk, Va., some think beach-dwellers may rethink their decision. Jobs Aren’t Enough http://www.governing.com/columns/eco-engines/jobs-arent-enough.html Wed, 31 Aug 12:0:00 PDT Economic development’s key measure of success is not the only approach to turning lagging economies into prosperous communities. Intercity Bus Travel Roars Back http://www.governing.com/columns/eco-engines/intercity-bus-travel-roars-back.html Fri, 29 Jul 12:0:00 PDT Bus travel between major cities is popular, but operators need strict regulation to avoid a race to the bottom. Tax Credit or Tax Cut? http://www.governing.com/columns/eco-engines/tax-credit-or-tax-cut.html Thu, 30 Jun 12:0:00 PDT Political rhetoric comes down to being for or against taxes with little discussion about their effect on economic development. Improving Ports to Keep Up with the Global Economy http://www.governing.com/columns/eco-engines/Improving-Ports-to-Keep-Up-with-the-Global-Economy.html Tue, 31 May 12:0:00 PDT With the expansion of the Panama Canal, states and cities are debating whether to spend money deepening channels and expanding facilities to handle new ships. Economic Development in the 1099 Economy http://www.governing.com/columns/eco-engines/Economic-Development-in-the-1099-Economy.html Fri, 29 Apr 12:0:00 PDT Temporary work is becoming the norm. Economic developers must change their focus if they want to create jobs in this new economy.