Topics : Economic Development


A new report examining tax incentives finds states have collectively awarded $64 billion in 'megadeals' after many states pursued top employers more aggressively in recent years. View award totals for each state.






  • San Diego Mayor Building Economic Bridges to Tijuana
  • Satellite city offices are not uncommon for large cities, but San Diego Mayor Bob Filner’s newest outpost is in another country. By opening San Diego’s Tijuana office this year, the mayor hopes to promote cross-border relations and foster economic partnerships.


  • Downtown Detroit Projects Derailed Over Financing
  • The reluctance of banks and major pension funds to underwrite loans for downtown projects has been a consistent problem for the struggling city.



  • Chicago Prepares to Launch Bike-Sharing Program
  • The long-anticipated launch of the Chicago program appears to be set for June. Initially the program will be federally funded, but officials say eventually it will pay for itself as it expands.




Events & Webinars

  • High-Performance Government - Building "Better, Faster, Cheaper"
  • June 20, 2013
  • Nationally, six straight years of revenue declines have put enormous pressure on state and local governments, nevertheless, some are thriving. Standard & Poor's, the credit-rating agency, reports that it issued more bond upgrades than downgrades in 2012.

  • Health Care Reform is Here: Are You Ready for the Rush?
  • June 27, 2013
  • The Medicaid expansion and the Affordable Care Act are in full swing. With the influx of people who will be applying for benefits and the ACA requirement for online enrollment, it is more important than ever to verify the identities of those accessing benefits up front.



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