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Timothy B. Clark
Infrastructure
The Water Safety Conundrum
Water infrastructure is in desperate need of repair. When will federal, state and local officials come up with the money to fix it?
Workforce
Creating an Agenda for Reform
Experts see the need for a fresh focus on thinking about the big issues in state and local governance.
Management
Figuring Out Exactly Where Hard-to-Count People Live
In New York, California and other states, officials are focused on how to ensure the U.S. Census counts everybody. That means investing money and conducting research to identify where to spend it.
Workforce
As Feds Expand Guest Worker Visas, Many Companies Say More Still Needed
Competition is stiff for businesses seeking H-2B visas. And the worker shortages have been felt all over the country, in a range of industries.
Finance
A State Slow to Come Back from the Recession Pushes for Economic Wins
Rhode Island is recruiting companies and looking for long-term growth.
Management
Can ‘Veggie Burgers’ Boost Rural Economic Growth?
An agricultural economist sees plant-based proteins—like lentil burgers and tofu— as one answer for communities in central Montana.
Management
Measuring Results of Early Childhood Spending
Finding more resources to help struggling populations “needs to be reframed as an economic imperative, even a national security issue.”
Workforce
Finding Jobs for the Hard-to-Employ
In Minnesota, a training and hiring program is working on getting people into employment, including for the Hennepin County government.
Management
When the Beach Is Out of Reach—Coastal Access Becomes a Growing Concern
As Americans crowd toward the coasts, states and municipalities are caught in passionate battles about public access, while lawsuits seem headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.
Management
Onshore Fish-Farming Proponents Have a New Arrow in Their Quiver
A Deloitte report sees worldwide potential for technology being deployed in Maine and Florida.
Management
New Industry Promises to Bring ‘Made in America’ Label to Fish
Onshore fish farming in Maine moving ahead with support of local and state officials.
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Emerging Tech
Portland, Maine Ready to Flip Switch on Smart Traffic Signals
The city hopes a new tech upgrade will cut wait times at one difficult commuter bottleneck by 20 to 30 percent.
Management
Housing Affordability Rises on the National Agenda
Corporations are teaming with mayors to boost the issue’s visibility.
Management
As Courts See Local Flood of Opioid Lawsuits, Litigation Strategies Can Vary By State
In Arkansas and other states, city and county associations have led a full-out charge against the pharmaceutical industry.
Digital Government
Legal Shootout at the Broadband Corral
City officials in Texas confront the state on its industry-backed preemption law.
Digital Government
Preemption Battles Continue as Cities Look to Improve Internet Connectivity
From Georgia to Texas and Colorado, city halls are trying to fend off state efforts to assert control over local rights of way.
Management
Struggling Mill Town Hopes for Aquaculture-Fueled Recovery
America’s increasing appetite for salmon could give Bucksport, Maine a much-needed economic boost.
Finance
Seeking Startups in the Heartland
Venture capitalists look to encourage entrepreneurship in the “other” 47 states.
Emerging Tech
How an Innovative Tech Fund Is Helping to Expand Internet Access in California’s Low-Income Communities
A new report details five “overarching strategies” to close the digital divide.
Management