Economic Development

Are Student Loan Defaults Set to Surge Post-Pause?
Government Are Student Loan Defaults Set to Surge Post-Pause?

Recent shifts within the student loan industry have placed a spotlight on a potential surge in loan defaults as protective measures instituted during the pandemic gradually come to an end. An analysis by the New York Federal Reserve has revealed a significant increase in delinquency rates for

Future Crisis: U.S. Colleges Threatened by Enrollment Declines
Public Services & Infrastructure Future Crisis: U.S. Colleges Threatened by Enrollment Declines

U.S. colleges and universities might face a significant crisis as projections indicate a potential decline in enrollment numbers, with particularly drastic consequences if international and immigrant student figures are excluded. A recent study by the National Foundation for American Policy

Could Budget Cuts Silence Rural Public Broadcasting?
Economic & Fiscal Could Budget Cuts Silence Rural Public Broadcasting?

The Trump administration's proposal for significant budget cuts to public broadcasting has stirred a heated national debate. At its core, this proposal suggests slashing over $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), impacting both National Public Radio (NPR) and the

Do Trump's Tariffs Really Cut Deficits or Hurt the Economy?
Economic & Fiscal Do Trump's Tariffs Really Cut Deficits or Hurt the Economy?

In recent years, tariffs have been central topics in trade discussions, especially concerning their effects on deficits and the broader U.S. economy. President Trump’s tariff policies aimed to decrease deficits by an estimated $2.5 trillion, rivaling deficit increases from other budget p

GOP Tax Plan Sparks Clash with CBO Over Economic Projections
Economic & Fiscal GOP Tax Plan Sparks Clash with CBO Over Economic Projections

The battle over economic projections concerning the Republican tax plan has stirred intense debate on Capitol Hill. With the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) providing cautious estimates, Republicans argue for more optimistic forecasts, claiming that tax cuts will spur unprecedented economic

Is Pausing Job Corps Risking Youth Opportunities?
Economic & Fiscal Is Pausing Job Corps Risking Youth Opportunities?

The political landscape surrounding the Department of Labor's decision to pause operations at Job Corps centers nationwide is turbulent, with reactions pouring in from both sides of the aisle. Today, we’re privileged to have Donald Gainsborough, a renowned political savant and leader in policy

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