Economic Development
Covering topics such as development incentives, business preservation, job creation and training and unemployment.
A pioneer in AI governance talks about why policymakers must shape the wise use of this powerful technology.
The most affordable homes face the highest risks from disasters for three key reasons.
Tesla was just one of 74 companies that either relocated or opened a second headquarters outside of California in 2021, a trend which some economists worry may be the end of the state’s monopoly on the tech sector.
The Biden administration wants enough offshore wind capacity to power 10 million homes by 2030, but some states have set even more ambitious goals, hoping that offshore wind can help spur economic development.
Phoenix’s new Urban Agriculture Fellowship Program will pair nine residents between the ages of 18 to 24 with local farms and pay them to work and study under some of the most knowledgeable growers in Arizona.
The COVID-era Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program has capacity to train more than 17,000 unemployed veterans, yet less than 700 have graduated from the program and it is set to expire in December.
One of Gov. Kate Brown’s priorities last year was to incentivize the expansion of semiconductor manufacturing in Oregon. But the industry appears to have overlooked the state so far.
Not only would offshore wind farms bring economic opportunities to southern Louisiana, they would also propel the state towards its 2050 climate goals. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management plans to begin leasing Gulf waters by 2025.
Inflation is back and wages are up, while consumer spending remains strong. Economists expect these elements to drive the economy in 2022. Meanwhile, tax collections look hale and hearty. Tax relief could be coming in some states.
Nashville is growing remarkably fast — and encountering serious growing pains. The next steps the city takes could mean the difference between transformation or having the infrastructure of an overgrown small town.
The relative success of remote work has proved that in many cases government staff are just as, if not more, productive when they work away from the office. More agile structures like holacracy might be ones to model.
The Department of General Services will relinquish approximately 767,000 square feet of office space as many state departments continue with remote work. The state expects to save about $22.5 million annually.
Turning storefronts into online-commerce fulfillment centers or pop-up spaces for artists isn't likely to bring downtowns back. But even remote workers need places to go when they take a break from their keyboards.
As the market for technology companies serving government has exploded, state and local agencies have never had more options for solutions that fit their specific needs.
The bipartisan Working Families Caucus will bolster the finances of lower-income households through legislation addressing issues such as paid sick and family leave, tax credits and an increased minimum wage.
When it comes to improving development and transit services, why do some urban communities fare better than others? Sociologist Jeremy Levine examined the traits for success and found some surprises.
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