ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Georgia's Green Energy Boom: A Political Crossroads

Georgia is at a crossroads. Big changes are happening with clean energy. Two South Korean companies are building huge factories in Cartersville. They make solar panels and electric car batteries. These projects could bring thousands of new jobs. But there's a catch. Republicans in Congress want to cut the tax breaks that helped make these projects possible. Cartersv...

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Jun 18 2025BUSINESS

Fort Worth: The New Business Hotspot?

In a recent gathering, Governor Greg Abbott made a big deal of Fort Worth's economic growth. He signed several bills aimed at boosting the state's business environment. This event was more than just a ceremony; it was a celebration of Fort Worth's economic achievements. Abbott highlighted Texas' massive economy, which is worth over $2. 6 trillion annually. He praise...

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Jun 09 2025POLITICS

New York's Next Mayor: A Fresh Vision for Affordable Living

New York City has always been a beacon of opportunity. It's where many families, like those of Zellnor Myrie, came to build better lives. Myrie's parents moved from Costa Rica nearly 50 years ago, seeking work and a brighter future. They found it in New York, where Myrie was born and raised. He attended public schools, eventually graduating from Cornell Law School. H...

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Jun 04 2025BUSINESS

Gilroy's Food Trucks: A New Era of Downtown Vibrancy

Food trucks are rolling into Gilroy with a fresh set of rules. The city council has given the green light to a new pilot program. This program is a big step forward from the old rules. The old rules were made for ice cream trucks and were pretty strict. Food trucks had to move every 10 minutes and go through background checks. That was not practical for food trucks. ...

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May 31 2025EDUCATION

Chicago's Charter Schools: A New Era of Renewals and Challenges

The Chicago Board of Education recently made a significant decision regarding charter schools. They renewed the contracts of 16 charter schools that were set to expire at the end of June. This decision came after a revised evaluation process that considered four key factors: academic performance, financial health, inclusive programming, and organizational compliance....

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May 24 2025BUSINESS

How China's Money Rules Shaped Its Economy

The way China handles its money has big effects on how well different parts of the country do economically. It is known that this money management strategy has helped to even out the differences between cities. The strategy is said to have a big impact on closing the economic gap between the south and the vast inland areas. This is a big deal for making the whole ...

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May 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Rochester: A Climate-Savvy City on the Rise

Rochester, New York, is quietly becoming a hotspot for people looking to escape extreme weather. This city, known for its manufacturing past, is now attracting folks who want a more stable climate. It's not just the weather that's drawing people in. Rochester has been working hard to tackle climate change. The city has plans to cut down on carbon emissions and is inv...

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May 06 2025FINANCE

The World's Money Problem: How We Can Fix It

The world's top economic minds gathered in Washington, D. C. for the annual IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings. The mood was tense, with a $4. 2 trillion funding shortfall looming for the sustainable development goals by 2025. The focus was on jobs and prosperity, but the real issue is the broken financial system that's holding back low-to-middle income countries. Debt ...

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Apr 25 2025BUSINESS

China's Digital Push: How Rural Tech is Shaping Urban Growth

China is making big moves to boost its rural areas and push forward with a new kind of urban growth. One of the key drivers of this change is the rapid growth of digital technology in rural communities. This tech boom is not just about fancy gadgets. It's about changing how people live, work, and interact with their environment. To understand this shift, researchers...

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Apr 08 2025BUSINESS

Portage's New Chamber Chief: A Fresh Approach to Business Growth

The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce has a new executive director, Jerry Czarnecki. He is eager to boost membership by enhancing services for local businesses. He sees the chamber as a partner to businesses, advocating for their needs and promoting their success. This includes sharing members' updates on social media, not just tooting the chamber's own horn. The c...

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