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Inside the Regional Innovation Approach in Phoenix (Part 2)

The collaboration and shared learning made possible through the smart region consortium known as The Connective enhances tech work for cities that are members — such as Phoenix, Mesa and Surprise, Ariz.

Pandemic Population Boom in Rural Hotspots Sparks Resentment

“There’s a lot of resentment,” said Maggie Doherty, a writer and columnist who lives in Flathead County, Montana. “There’s bumper stickers that say ‘Montana’s full’ or ‘Don’t California my Montana.’”

Study Finds Gap Between What Rural Residents Want for End-of-Life Care and What They Receive

Lack of conversations among the family members, and a more difficult access to healthcare are among the reasons responsible for the discrepancy.

How Frontline Communities Can Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act to Advance Local Priorities

A breakdown of some of the major opportunities available to community-based organizations and some actionable steps to get more involved in this space.

“Climate-friendly” beef could land in a meat aisle near you. Don’t fall for it.

Tyson Foods and the federal government refuse to show their math for a new sustainability label.

How Our Property Tax System Robs the Poor to Pay the Wealthy

Discover the shocking truth about a secret racket in America that’s been hiding in plain sight for years; High-value homes are escaping their fair share of property taxes, burdening less wealthy neighbors and straining city budgets. Join us as we unveil the reverse Robin Hood grift that’s affecting communities across the United States.

SBA program upended in wake of Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

A judge struck down a provision of a federal program meant to help minority-owned businesses, a ruling that could imperil other programs that benefit underrepresented groups

Is Broadband Affordable for Middle-Class Families? How’s Your State Doing?

Maps show that the availability of low-cost options varies across the U.S.

Vineyard’s new 700-acre development to be called Utah City

Located on the east shore of Utah Lake, this will be Utah County’s largest sustainable, walkable, transit-oriented, mixed-use community. Utah City is being designed and developed to be the urban core of the county, planners say.

CBS Sunday Morning – Plying their trades Not everyone is interested in a white collar job or college degree (or in racking up student loan debt).

“Sunday Morning” senior contributor Ted Koppel meets plumbers, apprentices and mechanics about their chosen professions, who talk about their blue collar work and how it’s perceived by others.

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