Economic Development
Covering topics such as development incentives, business preservation, job creation and training and unemployment.
In one form or another over decades, this urban improvement program and its predecessors have found bipartisan support. But their record is mixed at best.
They’re the foundation of our evolving economy, defining the next generation of growth. Their resource use is misunderstood. And they’re a boon for rural communities.
The cost of housing is one big barrier to family formation. But simply building more single family homes isn't the answer.
Small-town shared workspaces are equipping residents with tools for creative collaboration and entrepreneurship. They’re reshaping how rural residents launch businesses.
A stretch of a historic highway in Lancaster, Calif., was transformed from a semi-freeway through town to an inviting space for residents and passersby to linger and connect.
More industries are showing interest in this age-old pathway to well-paying, high-demand jobs. States have a role to play in accelerating its expansion.
After reaching a record high in fiscal 2024, state reserve capacity fell to a median of 46.9 days of spending in FY 2025 as revenue slackens and spending demands rise.
While understandably feeling under the gun, there are many ways states can continue to grow both their economies and revenues.
Federal import duties may squeeze state budgets over time, particularly in manufacturing and trade-heavy jurisdictions, a new Pew analysis found.
The new Dallas-based exchange plans to lure companies frustrated by NYSE and Nasdaq rules when trading begins in 2026.
Some states that have dropped degree requirements for public-sector jobs still force non-degree training providers to navigate a labyrinth of rules as if they were traditional colleges. It’s a fundamental roadblock to economic mobility.
Gov. Abbott has his critics but there's no denying Texas' economic success during his time in office. The state's GDP has increased 60 percent on his watch.
Inflation, tight property tax caps and cooling sales tax revenue are forcing municipalities to cut contracts, raise fees and reduce services.
Statesville cited economic benefits in rezoning 330 acres of farmland, even as residents warned of noise, pollution and lost rural character.
Employers can get up to $5,000 per employee if training programs boost pay by at least 25 percent and exceed regional median wages.
Updates enacted by Congress will make this successful program for low-income communities even more attractive to investors, particularly for housing. But there are plenty of ways to take advantage of the current program.
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