A chance to thrive
Many Americans remain concerned about the economy. Our research shows these anxieties are not misplaced. The U.S. economy has become less dynamic since the Great Recession — more businesses have closed than opened, the rate of new business formation remains low, and workers are finding it difficult to change jobs, move and earn higher wages….
Read moreS. Florida’s delegation backs bill to revitalize communities
Many Americans remain concerned about the economy. Our research shows these anxieties are not misplaced. The U.S. economy has become less dynamic since the Great Recession — more businesses have closed than opened and workers are finding it difficult to change jobs, move, and earn higher wages. … By: Steve Glickman and John Lettieri, Sun Sentinel…
Read moreA solution to revitalize Indiana’s ‘Left Behind’ communities
The two-year-old Economic Innovation Group (eig.org) seems to have mixed people from across the various spectra. The website headline is, “Empowering entrepreneurs and investors to forge a more dynamic U.S. economy.” EIG calls itself “a bipartisan public policy organization, founded in 2013, combining innovative research and data-driven advocacy to address America’s most pressing economic challenges.”…
Read moreBipartisan, creative, thoughtful D.C. group provides NM insights
The two-year-old Economic Innovation Group (eig.org) seems to have mixed people from across the various spectra. The website headline is, “Empowering entrepreneurs and investors to forge a more dynamic U.S. economy.” EIG calls itself “a bipartisan public policy organization, founded in 2013, combining innovative research and data-driven advocacy to address America’s most pressing economic challenges.”…
Read moreReader Feedback: Thanks To Our Legislators
The good news is that members of the Colorado congressional delegation are leading the charge to reverse these trends for Colorado residents living in distressed areas by sponsoring the Investing in Opportunity Act. At a time when the American Dream seems in doubt for many, Sens. Bennet and Gardner and Rep. Polis deserve credit for…
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