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Economic Development

Housing shortages in rural areas are stifling growth, causing states to adopt new targeted incentives Read More

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Economic Development

Aggravated by the pandemic, a child care ‘crisis’ is disrupting, hurting workforce retention Read More

Economic Development

Hit hard by pandemic, many women, minority and non-degreed workers still face labor-market challenges Read More

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Economic Development

Minimum-wage hike coming in Saskatchewan as result of index based on inflation, average salaries Read More

Economic Development

North Dakota’s new vision for Legacy Fund: Invest in infrastructure, help entrepreneurs access capital Read More

Midwest-Canada Relations

Stakes are high for region’s economy amid questions about future of tariffs on aluminum, potential for subsequent retaliatory trade actions Read More

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Fiscal Affairs

As they grapple with public health crisis, state leaders have limited budget-balancing options Read More

Economic Development

Double whammy from double-digit unemployment: Decline in revenues, rise in need for worker retraining Read More

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