Politics A tale of two rust belts: Divergent economic trajectories shaping community politicsBy Cecil LarsonMarch 20, 2024 Ten years ago, on the eve of the last open presidential contest in 2008, the Metropolitan Policy Program convened leaders…
Politics Rust belt, sun belt or both? Democrats are looking for the best route to the White HouseBy Cecil LarsonFebruary 14, 2024 DES MOINES — At the first event of her first full day in Iowa as a presidential candidate, Sen. Kamala…
Technology New technology strategy could revitalize Midwest, Rust Belt economiesBy Cecil LarsonFebruary 7, 2024 The nature and geography of American innovation is in the midst of change. Over the past half century, the most…
