Earnings Are Rising, Along With the Damned Rent
New Census findings show an increase in incomes and a decrease in poverty, but the gains are centered in cities—where rents are rising.
As Its Economy Shifts, Nebraska Looks for a Way Forward
Can the Cornhusker State attract high-wage jobs that require a highly-skilled workforce?
Four Cities Chosen for $40 Million Investment in Public Spaces
Akron, Chicago, Detroit and Memphis join Philadelphia in an effort to tackle economic segregation by revitalizing civic commons.
As States Step Back From Sales Tax Holidays, Wisconsin Gov. Embraces One
Scott Walker says his plan “will provide tax relief to the hard-working families” in his state.
The Building Smart Cities Conference Brings Global Innovations to Municipal Governments
A look at best practices in infrastructure, technology and sustainability through an international lens.
Where the Good Jobs Are
In the U.S., job growth continues to be concentrated in a small number of high-performing metros.
A Building Boom is Driving Economic Growth in Most States
This year, construction’s contribution to the U.S. economy soared above $650 billion for the first time since 2008.
States Say ‘Bah! Humbug!’ to Sales Tax Holidays
While retailers have persuaded legislators that the feel-good tax breaks are good for the economy, studies have shown otherwise.
Ranking Business Startup Activity in U.S. Metro Areas and States
The Kauffman Index of Startup Activity shows where entrepreneurship is flourishing.
The State and Local Regulatory Predicament Middle-Market Companies Face
In a survey, many company executives find complex regulations manageable, but that doesn't mean government agencies can't make their lives easier to encourage economic development.
This App Aims to Incentivize Public Transit Ridership and Boost Local Businesses
Shop and Ride is connecting riders with merchant offers along their routes, and soon they met be able to redeem points for travel rewards.
Zika Travel Advisory Could Harm Tax Collections in Miami
Revenue implications could grow more serious if the current warning is expanded or lasts through the winter tourism season, according to Moody’s Investors Service.
Shrinking Small Towns See Hope in Refugees
Some small cities and towns across the country see the new arrivals as a way to boost shrinking populations and improve sagging economies.
One County’s Complicated Quest for a New ZIP Code
In Nevada, sales tax is calculated by postal code. But that creates a tax-collection problem when they span multiple jurisdictions. Will USPS help fix Storey County's predicament?
Pittsburgh Selects 3 Startups to Work With the City Under a New Pilot Program
With PGH Lab, “we are excited to see this relationship deepen through active prototyping,” said the city’s chief innovation and performance officer.
Digital Enterprises … Funded by Energy
Deploying an efficient, multi-purpose, intelligent, LED-based digital infrastructure can pay for itself.
3 Strategies to Increase Opportunity and Economic Mobility in Rural America
Many rural areas in the United States face challenges in creating opportunity for families.
Millennials Bring New Life to Some Rust Belt Cities
Young college graduates are stemming population losses and transforming old neighborhoods in some Rust Belt cities.
Governors Discuss Trans-Pacific Partnership, Opioid Abuse at NGA Summer Meeting
As the incoming chair, Gov. Terry McAuliffe puts cybersecurity front and center on the National Governors Association’s 2016-17 agenda.
How Large of an Impact Do Immigrants Have on Pittsburgh’s Regional Economy?
New research “is a great reminder of how vital the growing immigrant and Latino community is to our region’s future success and stability,” according to Mayor Bill Peduto.
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