Cybersecurity, Opioid Abuse Among Top Concerns at NGA Summer Meeting
Starting July 14, Des Moines, Iowa, will play host to at least 26 governors at their association’s seasonal business gathering.
Can Building a Drone Industry Lift Up This County in Virginia’s Coal Country?
A court official spearheading an effort to attract unmanned aerial vehicle companies to Wise County thinks so. “Innovation can come from the strangest of places,” he said.
Can Virginia Innovate Job Connections?
With the release of a new workforce dataset, the Old Dominion hopes to make a dent in the 1.5 million jobs it needs to fill in the next decade.
‘Gloomier and More Uncertain’ Outlook for State Budgets
A new report from the State University of New York highlights sluggish state revenue growth in recent quarters.
Donald Trump Finds Fertile Ground North of Maine’s ‘Volvo Line’
In a region hit hard by the decline of the paper industry, the Republican presidential nominee tells a packed crowd: “We’re going to bring back our jobs.”
Following Plea to White House, Mayor of Struggling Former Steel Town Turns to Trump
“Whenever you're desperate … you take chances,” according to the Democratic mayor of Monessen, Pennsylvania.
How Mobility-as-a-Service Will Keep the Next Generation of Workers Within City Limits
A Xerox mobility solutions senior vice president weighs in on the relatively understudied Generation Z, autonomous vehicles and how the two will intersect to fuel future urban economic development.
D.C. Launches a New Interactive Zoning Map
The platform leverages the District of Columbia’s open data to “level the playing field” when it comes to development.
From Idaho, a Municipal Fiber Model That Allows Developers to Innovate
Ammon’s residents can opt in and out of the city’s network and switch between independent ISPs instantly—ending cable monopolies.
Here's How State Personal Income Grew in Early 2016
Most states saw gains, except for two with significant fossil fuels sectors.
New State-by-State GDP Gains and Losses Released
The states with the largest economies based on real GDP in 2015 are California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois and Pennsylvania.
Route Fifty Roadmap: Penobscot River Town Seeks Life After Paper
Mill closures in Maine described as “economic hurricane” by U.S. senator
Creating Economic Development in Your Digital City
Digital infrastructure will propel more people into the digital economy, allowing individuals and corporations to innovate and partner to unlock new outcomes.
Maine’s 5 Most Critical Problems; N.J. Gov. Christie: Transportation Trust Funds Are ‘Obsolete’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Hawaii GIS databases; Missouri county treasurer is scammed; and Minnesota’s endangered moose population.
How Resilient Is Your City? This Index Will Tell You
“Every city is unique, and each faces specific challenges,” says Arup director Jo da Silva. “But, the factors that enable cities to deal with disruption are universal.”
Route Fifty Roadmap: In Michigan, Some Incremental Successes for High-Speed Rail
President Obama's ambitious national rail vision didn't exactly materialize, but important infrastructure investments have been made in some key locations, like the tracks between Chicago and Detroit.
Many Northeast, Midwest States Face Shrinking Workforce
The population of prime working-age adults, ages 25 to 54, will decline in 16 states, most of which are in the Northeast and Midwest, from 2010 to 2040, according to a new analysis.
Route Fifty Roadmap: New Hospital Taking Shape in Vacant Mall Department Store
In Ontario, Ohio, a vast empty parking lot shows signs of life through an unusual new use for a challenging redevelopment site.
L.A. Looks to Local University Entrepreneurs for New Civic Innovations
The first-ever Mayor’s Cup invites applicants to pitch their ideas for civic engagement and boosting the local economy.
Route Fifty Roadmap: Wheeling, West Virginia
How do cities like Wheeling, which thrived under different circumstances, find their place in a complex global economy and attract needed investment?
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