Craft Beer Is the Strangest, Happiest Economic Story in America
Corporate goliaths are taking over the U.S. economy. Yet small breweries are thriving. Why?
Building Upon a Decade of Deploying Small-Cell Solutions to Improve Connectivity
After successes in Colorado ski towns and canyon dead zones, there’s a new push in Denver as the metro area moves toward 5G.
The Problem With Courting Amazon
When cities compete to attract big employers, the country as a whole suffers.
Why 2018 Is an Important Anniversary Year for Arizonans
Many of the Grand Canyon State’s residents are only living there now thanks to this action by Lyndon Johnson 50 years ago.
Do Congressional Earmarks Better Prioritize the Projects States and Localities Need?
The debate over reinstating earmarking on Capitol Hill may come down to who’s best at allocating federal funds: elected officials or bureaucrats.
Census Uncertainty Spurs State Action to Prevent Undercounting
Starting in February, the bureau will turn over address lists to states and local governments for double-checking that must be finished within 120 days.
Uncertainty Around Infrastructure Permitting Cited as a Difficulty for the Energy Sector
In an address, American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Jack Gerard also praised the Trump administration’s recent decision to expand offshore drilling on the outer continental shelf.
Trump Signs 2 New Executive Orders to Aid Rural Broadband Development
The president promised Farm Bureau members that “you're going to have great, great broadband.” But the new White House actions don’t appear to come with additional federal funding.
With New Jersey’s Pensions in Crisis, a Question of Fiscal Priorities
To lure Amazon’s HQ2, the Garden State is offering more than double its annual contribution to the public pension system—a system that paid out $5.5 billion more in benefits than it accrued last year.
How Do New 'Supertall' Skyscrapers in U.S. Cities Measure Up to the Rest of the World?
San Francisco and Philadelphia are joining the ranks of global cities with towers that rise above 300 meters, a height that may seem puny across Asia these days.
Trump Seeks to Nominate McConnell Staffer as Appalachian Regional Commission Co-Chair
The president proposed eliminating the economic development agency in his initial budget proposal. Tim Thomas, the prospective nominee to co-lead the ARC, spoke with Route Fifty on Friday.
Why Free College Tuition Is Spreading From Cities to States
The free tuition push hasn’t produced an economic bonanza for any of the pioneering cities—at least not yet — and some states have struggled to come up with the money to keep their end of the bargain.
Trump Administration Eyes as ‘Much as Possible’ for Expanded Offshore Drilling
A number of state and local officials are opposing the leasing of previously protected waters.
The Gem State Is Now the Nation’s Fastest Growing
Newly released U.S. Census Bureau figures show growth—and population loss—in the 50 states.
Proposed FCC Rules Could Threaten Local Broadband Competition
Rural areas, in particular, may continue to go unserved if small wireless internet providers get shut out of bidding wars for large license areas by the mobile industry.
A Push to Preserve the New Markets Tax Credit
The future of the credit, which helps provide low-cost financing for projects in struggling communities, has been caught up in the tax debate unfolding in Congress.
90% of People Think AI Will Take Away the Jobs of Other People
Survey: 48% of people think they'll soon have an AI employee.
How an Innovative Tech Fund Is Helping to Expand Internet Access in California’s Low-Income Communities
A new report details five “overarching strategies” to close the digital divide.
Gig Economy Gives Child Support Scofflaws a Place to Hide
Even in states where employers are required to report contractors, companies such as Uber and Lyft still aren’t following the rules, and state officials have few ways to make them comply.
Why Cutting Historic Preservation Tax Credits Won't Be Easy
Preservation advocates, small town mayors, commercial developers and builders argue the credits more than cover their costs by generating jobs and tax revenue.
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