ITIF Releases 2014 State New Economy Index
The 2014 State New Economy Index measures how states and regions are performing in the new economy, which is marked by globalization, technological innovation and entrepreneurial development, replacing the capital-intensive, traditional manufacturing environment that dominated state economies in the second half of the 20th century.
The index also offers…
Groups Respond to President Obama’s Budget
Listed below are a few comments in regard to the proposed FY 2014 federal budget, released yesterday by trade and professional associations involved with ports, agriculture, information technology, and state science and technology.
From the American Association of Port Authorities:
FY 2014 Administration Budget Offers ‘Potpourri’ of Support for Crucial…
ITIF Ranks International Broadband Performance
A comprehensive report assessing American broadband networks, by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), indicates that, in contrast to some claims, the United States is in fact among the world leaders in several areas and is making significant progress in improving broadband quality and use as a whole.
Some…
January 24 is Data Innovation Day
To highlight the current and potential benefits of data, groups from around the country will participate in Data Innovation Day on Thursday, Jan. 24. Data Innovation Day is sponsored by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF).
“Thanks to advancements in computing, networking and informatics we are currently experiencing a…
ITIF Releases “2012 State New Economy Index”
According to Robert D. Atkinson and Luke A. Stewart, more than three years on from the end of the Great Recession, only six states have regained employment levels enjoyed prior to the recession, and 17 states are still more than 5 percent below their pre-recession employment levels.
In the…
