Economic Development

Stakeholders Urge Speedier Action on $42B BEAD Broadband Program
Government Stakeholders Urge Speedier Action on $42B BEAD Broadband Program

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program emerges as a critical player aimed at enhancing U.S. broadband accessibility. With delays causing mounting concern among stakeholders, there is a push for swift implementation to ensure

Can Tucker County Balance Growth and Environmental Preservation?
Economic & Fiscal Can Tucker County Balance Growth and Environmental Preservation?

The convergence of industrial growth and environmental stewardship in Tucker County, West Virginia, epitomizes a critical challenge faced by rural communities across America. A proposed development—comprising a data center and natural gas power plant by Fundamental Data—poses a puzzling scenario:

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 Public

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

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