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What the FY 2026 Federal Budget Proposal Signals for Regional Economic Development
June 6, 2025

The White House’s FY 2026 discretionary budget proposal outlines a significant shift in how the federal government approaches economic development. It suggests a move away from place-based and regionally responsive investments toward more centralized priorities, such as national defense and strategic infrastructure. For regional leaders and development practitioners, this moment raises important questions about the […]

Apply for the Mobilizing Data for Talent Development Program!
March 3, 2025

Applications are open for regional leaders seeking to strengthen post-secondary and career pathways!

Updates on Federal Data Outages
February 6, 2025

This week, reports have surfaced about some federal datasets becoming inaccessible, prompting concerns about data availability. Official information is sparse, and the actual impacts of recent developments remain to be seen, so caution should be used when reading news updates.