Civic Development News and Data

Meta Platforms unveils plans to pour $600 billion across the United States over the coming years to expand its AI and data center infrastructure. The company said the investment will support workforce growth, advanced AI technologies, and sustainable facilities that...

Retail-related job postings, including hospitality, retail shops, and food services, fell 16% in October compared with last year, signaling weaker demand ahead of the holiday season. Major retailers like Walmart and Target have not announced seasonal hiring plans,...

The Kansas City Chiefs have issued a request for proposals and are negotiating for land near the Kansas Speedway as a possible site for a new stadium, though no final location has been selected. Local officials say the project could increase tourism and spur...

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the U.S. economy is projected to return to a 3–4% growth rate by the first quarter of 2026, following a slowdown caused in part by the government shutdown. While some losses from the shutdown are permanent, Hassett said...

Maricopa County has been awarded $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to train and upskill workers in advanced manufacturing. The funds, distributed through the Arizona Department of Economic Security, will help Boeing and other partners train up to 469...

Lifeway Foods has begun the second phase of its $45 million expansion at its Waukesha, Wisconsin facility, aiming to double kefir production by 2026. The project adds new fermentation, cooling, and bottling systems to meet growing demand. Company and local leaders...

Bay Area chip-design software maker Synopsys will cut about 10% of its workforce, or more than 2,000 employees, as part of a restructuring plan following its $35 billion acquisition of Ansys. The company expects up to $350 million in costs tied to severance and other...

The University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment dropped to 50.3 in November, down 6.2% from last month and nearly 30% lower than a year ago, marking its weakest reading since June 2022. The decline was driven largely by concerns over the federal government...

A new OneSpartanburg, Inc. report found that construction projects completed or underway in Downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, since 2017 will generate $1.77 billion in economic impact and create 13,706 jobs. Developments include new hotels, multifamily housing,...