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Crime & Public Safety
Understanding Colorado’s Crime Trends: Local Progress, National Standing
Understanding Colorado’s Crime Trends: Local Progress, National Standing Introduction Colorado’s crime trends present a mixed picture: rates have fallen from…
Education
Market Demand Assessment – University of Iowa Center for Intellectual Freedom
Introduction In 2025, the Iowa legislature enacted House File 437, directing the University of Iowa to establish a Center for…
Housing & Our Community
A High Burden The Growing Cost of Permitting Compliance in Arizona’s Home Improvement Market
Introduction  Residential construction, the professional trades, and building improvements are essential components not just of Arizona’s housing market, but also…
Jobs & Our Economy
Iowa Jobs and Labor Force Update – February 2026
Summary Iowa lost 4,400 nonfarm jobs in February, with government employment falling by 1,100 and private-sector employment declining by 3,300.…

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