Two Legislators Want to Audit Their State's Professional Sports Stadiums
They say the move would reveal the true value of the facilities and teams for taxpayers.
Government Officials Optimistic About US Semiconductor Industry
Federal officials discussed how to best implement and sustain new domestic microprocessor production laws.
A Pivotal Moment Has Arrived for Transforming Coal Country
COMMENTARY | Federal infrastructure, climate and industrial development laws have unlocked billions in new subsidies. Now comes the hard work of ensuring that the Appalachian region successfully taps into these resources.
Many Applications for $1B Economic Development Program Had a Missing Element
New research finds a notable gap in proposals from the 60 finalists for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge.
The Nation’s Vacant Homes Present an Opportunity — and a Problem
Americans who need housing often aren’t in the same places as the vacant houses.
Bringing Good Jobs to Coal Country
COMMENTARY | New projects in Appalachia show how the region can seize on a growing wave of climate infrastructure investment to build a workforce that is diverse, well-paid, and protected by strong labor standards.
The Economic Hotspots Outside of Downtowns
Development in and around cities is different than it was a generation ago. New research looks at the emergence of “activity centers,” asset-rich hubs peppered throughout metro areas.
What Closing Streets to Cars Meant for Restaurants in New York City
The city shut some streets to vehicle traffic during the pandemic. New research looks at how bars and eateries in these areas performed compared to pre-Covid years.
Chip Maker Commits Up to $100B for U.S. Manufacturing Site
The facility is planned for upstate New York. It would mark one of the first major new investments by semiconductor companies following the passage of billions in federal incentives.
The Case for Expanding Industrial Policy to Cover Service Jobs
A Harvard professor has a proposal for how government economic development investments could be shifted to better meet workforce and employer needs in the coming years.
There’s Bipartisan Interest in Reworking the Brownfields Program
The infrastructure law tripled funding to clean up and redevelop polluted sites. Two key senators are looking at ways to help more communities take advantage of the additional money.
When a Low-Income Neighborhood Rebound Doesn't Displace Residents
Often when poverty rates drop, it means existing members of a community are pushed out. New research looks at unique factors in places where this wasn’t the case.
Capitalizing Change: Appalachia’s Sustainable Finance Hub
COMMENTARY | There’s a growing effort to change the way investments are made in the region and to ensure that local communities share in more of the benefits.
4 Communities Selected for $180M Housing Program
The Department of Housing and Urban Development says the grants will help to fund over 2,000 units of new housing.
Community Colleges Emerge as Key Players in $1B Build Back Better Regional Challenge
Each of the 21 regional partnerships features at least one community college or technical training school.
Biden Spurs U.S. Biotechnology with New Order
In a surprise executive order, President Biden directed more federal resources to go toward establishing a competitive U.S. biomanufacturing sector to support independence in key input ingredients.
White House Team Unveils New Recommendations for US Semiconductor Industry Growth
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology introduced new advice to help successfully implement the CHIPS Act and develop an advanced U.S. semiconductor market.
Winners Announced for $1B in Regional Development Grants
The Biden administration named 21 projects across the U.S. that will share in the new funding.
Feds Launch Website to Push Out Information on CHIPS Act Funding
Also on Thursday, President Biden signed an executive order laying out priorities for implementing the bipartisan semiconductor measure.
Economic Development Efforts Thriving in Repurposed Prisons
In recent years, former correctional facilities in seven states were converted into apartments, a sports complex, a movie studio and more, initiatives that are generating jobs and boosting local economies, according to a new report.
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