Tax policy is one of the most powerful tools available to any government seeking to build a stable and prosperous economy. When designed thoughtfully and implemented effectively, tax reform does more ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly altered state economies. At this point, it’s clear that some of the changes will last, with significant implications for how governments should think about the ...

Additional help through an existing program is meant to create more jobs in every part of the state, especially rural communities.

Claiborne is president and chief executive officer of Greater Portland Inc. She lives in Portland. As Prosper Portland Executive Director Kimberly Branam steps down from the city’s economic ...

Local governments across Ohio are engaged in a competitive race to spur economic development, attract developers, and secure long-term prosperity. And while most local governments are familiar with ...

As Plano celebrates securing AT&T’s headquarters from downtown Dallas and confirms discussions with the Dallas Stars about a potential new arena, the ...

Economic development is one of the few government programs on which Hoosiers seem comfortable spending big money. Although exact numbers are hard to pin down, Indiana state and local governments each ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sen. Chris Karr, R-Sioux Falls, speaks on the South Dakota Senate floor on Feb. 11, 2026, at the Capitol in Pierre. He is the ...

Any port authority in Richland County would have nothing to do with water. Port authorities can be useful economic development tools for local governments. With a wide range of powers provided by the ...

Setting up a platform to increase awareness of economic security-related issues can raise the ability of G7 governments – both individually and at the collective level – to implement economic security ...