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As striking as the COVID recovery was, the history of long-term unemployment in America shows large and consequential trends toward higher numbers

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Child care capacity is growing for some Ninth District states but not others

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We advance the economic self-determination and prosperity of Native nations and Indigenous communities through actionable data and research that inform public policy discussions.

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The mission of the Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute is to conduct and promote research that will increase economic opportunity and inclusive growth.

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Ben HorowitzSenior Policy Analyst, Community Development and Engagement

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States look for clogs in the housing pipeline

As they seek to lower their residents’ housing costs, states are tweaking land use laws and other regulatory frameworks

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Ryan NunnAssistant Vice President, Community Development and Engagement

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The Early Labor Market Impacts of Minnesota’s 2023 Non-Compete Enforcement Ban