Other Economies

Sorry, we couldn't find any posts. Please try a different search.

New Mexico gives most US funding to child care of any state – What to Know About Biden’s Plans for U.S. Child Care

The White House estimates that roughly 1 million parents, primarily mothers, would enter the labor force if child care is made more affordable and accessible.

Georgia DOT, Partners Build Upon Connected Vehicle Project – Autonomous Vehicle Foundation

A vehicle-to-everything project deployed on The Ray, a highway technology testbed in rural Georgia, will add roadside communication units and in-vehicle technology to improve communications and highway safety.

Ohio GOP ends attempt to ban municipal broadband after protest from residents

After coming close to imposing a near-total ban on municipal broadband networks, Ohio’s Republican-controlled legislature has reportedly dropped the proposed law in final negotiations over the state budget.

Which States Have Dedicated Broadband Offices, Task Forces, Agencies, or Funds?

A review of state strategies for improving access

New Water Wars Are Coming to the American West

Water has been generating conflicts and controversies in the US for centuries, but the American West could be heading toward the most severe water shortages and skirmishes in the nation’s history.

172 Organizations Calls on Congress to Increase Broadband Speeds with Future Proof Fiber

A federal program by Congress that emphasizes delivering future-proof infrastructure can enable not just ubiquitous fiber wireline access, but also make possible ubiquitous wireless services that rely on fiber optics including 5G, next generation Wi-Fi, and their future iterations.

California adds 5 states, including Montana, where it won’t send employees on official business, citing anti-LGBTQ discrimination

“We’re in the midst of an unprecedented wave of discrimination and bigotry in this country,”

‘We’re going to have to get used to this’: Pacific Northwest scorched in dangerous, record-breaking heatwave

“We know from evidence around the world that climate change is increasing the frequency, intensity and duration of heatwaves. We’re going to have to get used to this going forward,” she said.

These solar, Wi-Fi-connected streetlights are replacing ones that were repossessed by the utility company

Now, some streets are getting brighter with solar-powered streetlights that also provide public-access Wi-Fi, installed by the nonprofit Soulardarity.

Five of Europe’s Most Interesting Urbanism Trends

Cities around the continent are taking steps to reimagine transportation, housing, and energy use with intriguing projects that could provide useful lessons for American cities.