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Evaluating Cost of Living by Metro Area

Evaluating Cost of Living by Metro Area

When Covid hit and overnight people transitioned to work from home, many urbanites made the decision to relocate - at least temporarily - to a place where they could have a "better" quality of life, including a bigger house, a yard for their kids, better proximity to...

Are Your Bridges Safe?

Are Your Bridges Safe?

Congress is on the verge of passing a massive infrastructure bill to address America’s crumbling infrastructure. Focused on transportation, utilities, and cleaning up pollution, about $110 billion may be allocated to rebuilding an estimated 20,000 miles of the...

Inflation, the Working Poor, and Rural Communities

Inflation, the Working Poor, and Rural Communities

As concerns about inflation increase, America's working poor are finding it harder and harder to meet their everyday needs...  On August 11, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced that the Consumer Price Index – a measure of prices for various consumer goods...

How Do You Measure Diversity?

How Do You Measure Diversity?

Measuring diversity and increasing equity and inclusion has taken center stage for communities and companies, alike. But are we actually measuring diversity correctly? And what is the new Diversity Index developed by the Census? Here's what you need to know... On...

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