Civic Development News and Data

New unemployment claims in the U.S. rose to more than 260,000, the highest level in four years, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The spike comes alongside downward revisions showing 911,000 fewer jobs were created in 2024 than initially reported, while...

New data from Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi shows a widening divide in U.S. consumer spending, with the top 20% of households driving economic growth while the bottom 80% have barely kept pace with inflation. The wealthiest households have outspent...

Pennsylvania’s tourism industry generated nearly $84 billion in 2024, supporting more than 514,000 jobs and drawing over 201 million visitors, according to a new state report. Visitor spending reached $49.9 billion, with international travelers making up 4.2% of...

Georgia-Pacific will invest $800 million to modernize and expand its Alabama River Cellulose mill in Monroe County, making it the largest softwood pulp mill in the U.S. The project, set to run from late 2025 through 2027, will boost production capacity by about 300...

Eli Lilly has chosen Goochland County, Virginia, as the site of a $5 billion manufacturing plant, the first of four new U.S. “mega sites” included in its $27 billion domestic investment plan. The facility will employ 650 people and focus on producing active...