July 2025, Paper: Place-based policy in the United States comprises a wide range of government programs that are spread across federal,…
Leaders of three industrial cities share what they’ve learned while working to turn decline into growth.
This study investigates whether voter registration removals in Ohio during the federally protected “quiet period” preceding the 2024…
As U.S. national elections are increasingly decided by narrow margins, the accuracy of voter list maintenance has become both consequential…
This study evaluates the impact of text messaging interventions on voter registration updates in two scenarios: one involving unresponsive…
July 2025, Paper: "How does improving access to the supply of energy affect regional specialization in manufacturing? We evaluate the long-…
Creating and sustaining safe, healthy urban environments requires active collaboration between residents and local governments. Public…
The success of cross-sector collaborations (CSCs) in cities is mixed, and important questions remain about what distinguishes effective…
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Laura was a guest speaker at the Taubman Center for State and Local Government’s Economic Development Seminar A good…
Earlier this year, I was proud to join a cohort of incredible young leaders who will undoubtedly shape the landscape of economic…