Transition and Renewal: The Emergence of a Diverse Upstate Economy
Investment in health industries and education holds out promise of reviving a major Rust Belt state's lagging economy. "long-term structural changes in the Upstate economy have weakened the region's economic health, and necessitate policy changes to ensure the region renews its drifting economy. Such adjustments offer good promise of the region leveraging its strengths in higher education, health care, and manufacturing into long-term growth and job-creation in both established and emerging industries."
Thanks to Elena Sheridan
FULL STORY: Upstate Economic Drift Requires New York State Policy Change

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A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.

USGS Water Science Centers Targeted for Closure
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Judge Halts New Conditions for HUD, Transportation Grants
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