On October 25, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom influenced the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to accelerate its study of E15—a gasoline-ethanol blend—as a strategy to potentially lower gasoline costs in California. Newsom posits that switching to E15 could save Californians an
With the results of the November election ensuring both a Republican-controlled Congress and President-elect Donald Trump poised to return to the White House, the GOP is gearing up to implement an ambitious policy agenda within their first 100 days in office. Central to this plan is the extension
The Republic of Congo is actively aiming to diversify its economy by pivoting its focus from the traditionally dominant oil sector to the underexploited mining sector, particularly development minerals which include industrial and construction materials. By bolstering this sector, the country
Africa has faced numerous economic and social challenges over the past decade, but there are potential pathways for revival and sustainable development. The continent, once celebrated for its "lion economies" in countries like Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Africa, has seen
The City of Corning’s recent recognition by New York state auditors and Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli highlights its outstanding economic and fiscal management, presenting it as a model for other communities facing economic challenges in Upstate New York. This recognition underscores Corning’s
The future redevelopment of Vancouver's downtown Waterfront Station precinct and the Gastown railyard presents a transformative opportunity for the city. Ken Sim, the Mayor of Vancouver, along with architect Joe Hruda, founder of CIVITAS Urban Design and Planning, express high hopes about the
