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Does Detroit Need Refugees to Thrive?
Refugees have buoyed the region, but their declining numbers have raised concerns about the area’s economic growth.
Trevor Bach Feb. 28, 2019
Higher Ed's Impact on Opportunity Zones
Opportunity Zones can boost local economies – and give colleges and universities a chance to push for social change.
Jenna Nicholas and Eutiquio Chapa Feb. 14, 2019
Dems Release Green New Deal Framework
The measure emphasizes the need to rapidly reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst impacts of climate change.
Alan Neuhauser Feb. 7, 2019
Rethinking Urban Expansion
In a rapidly urbanizing world, cities are expanding up, out or in both directions.
Devon Haynie Feb. 1, 2019
Anger in Atlanta
A development deal is sparking fierce disagreements about the idea of public money supporting private enterprise.
Adina Solomon Jan. 16, 2019
Top 2018 Stories: Mass Shootings, Economy
Americans weigh in on the most important news events to them in 2018.
Megan Trimble Dec. 28, 2018
Amazon's Would-Be NY Neighbors: Cynicism, Some Hope for Jobs
Residents of the housing project near the Queens location where Amazon would make its New York City home have mixed reactions to the global behemoth coming to the neighborhood.
Associated Press Nov. 17, 2018
How Midsize Cities Can Grow
Former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett discusses the keys to keeping long-time residents happy while offering opportunities that keep new residents coming.
Gaby Galvin Nov. 2, 2018
Strong Economy Lower Medicaid Enrollment And Limit Costs, States Report
Medicaid state spending rose 4.9 percent this year, it's expected to grow about 3.5 percent in 2019.
Kaiser Health News Oct. 25, 2018








