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Citizen Portal News Utah

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2 weeks ago

Committee endorses bill to rename GOED and create economic coordinating council The committee unanimously recommended the third substitute of House Bill 475, which renames GOEO back to GOED, establishes an economic coordinating council for major development actors and requires reporting to the interim committee about Opportunity Zone selections; proponents said it does not delegate land-use authority.

Utah's House Bill 475 aims to simplify economic development by renaming GOEO back to GOED and creating a collaborative council for key stakeholders to enhance strategic discussions.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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2 weeks ago

Small tech and defense contractors urge relief from Maryland’s 3% technology services tax Small technology and defense contracting firms testified in favor of SB 600, which would exempt certain resold or affiliate‑transacted technology services from last year’s 3% tax, arguing the levy concentrated on a small set of companies is driving jobs and investment out of state.

Small tech and defense contractors are rallying for relief from Maryland's burdensome 3% technology services tax, warning that it threatens jobs and investment in the state.

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Citizen Portal News US

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2 weeks ago

Administration credits Venezuelan oil inflows for easing U.S. fuel costs; officials cite refinery fit The Energy Secretary and the president’s State of the Union cited new Venezuelan oil shipments and higher U.S. production as factors that could lower diesel, jet and gasoline prices; officials framed sanctions enforcement and refinery configuration as key to the change.

U.S. oil production is surging thanks to new Venezuelan shipments, and officials claim this could mean lower gas prices for Americans!

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Sage India

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3 weeks ago

From AI advancements to changing global markets, #ISC2025, hosted by ISB, highlighted the growing global relevance of India-rooted #BusinessResearch and #EconomicStrategy.

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bne IntelliNews

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1 month ago

Band of Korea injects $3.3bn in fresh notes ahead of Lunar New Year Over the 10 working days to February 13, the central bank supplied KRW5.03 trillion in currency to commercial banks and other financial institutions, while withdrawing KRW273.5bn.

Over the 10 working days to February 13, the central bank supplied KRW5.03 trillion in currency to commercial banks and other financial institutions, while withdrawing KRW273.5bn. Bne IntelliNews #Korea #LunarNewYear #CentralBank #EconomicStrategy #CurrencyInjection

Citizen Portal News US

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1 month ago

Opening remarks at House hearing call for stronger U.S. strategy in South and Central Asia An opening speaker at a House Committee hearing framed South and Central Asia as central to U.S. security and economic interests, warned about China's influence through the Belt and Road Initiative, highlighted the Indian Ocean's strategic role, and urged deeper ties with India; the speaker invited Assistant Secretary Kapoor to present detailed administration policy.

A top speaker warns that U.S. strategy in South and Central Asia is crucial for national security, calling for stronger ties with India to counter China's growing influence.

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#US #MaritimeSafety #CitizenPortal #DiplomacyInitiatives #EconomicStrategy #SouthAsiaSecurity

Citizen Portal News US

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1 month ago

Commentary: Critics say Díaz‑Canel’s 'option 0' and 'creative resistance' offer no realistic economic plan for Cuba Commentators criticized Miguel Díaz‑Canel’s invocation of an 'option 0' and 'resistencia creativa' as lacking economic substance, warned that the country cannot afford energy shortages, and cited pauses in external oil supplies and a White House warning to Cuba.

Critics are slamming Díaz-Canel's 'option 0' and 'creative resistance' as hollow rhetoric that fails to address Cuba's dire economic reality and looming energy shortages.

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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1 month ago

Yukon economic development director outlines incentive policy, retail recruitment and zero‑based budgeting The economic development director gave a five‑week update on Feb. 3: drafting an incentive policy for YIDA and council, forming an HR roundtable, pursuing retail recruitment at ICSC in San Antonio, and exploring data tools (Retail Coach, Placer.ai) while moving the city's budgeting toward a zero‑based model.

Yukon's economic development director is crafting an innovative incentive policy while collaborating with local partners to boost workforce engagement and retail recruitment.

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#OK #RetailRecruitment #CitizenPortal #EconomicStrategy #YukonEconomicDevelopment

Citizen Portal News Illinois

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1 month ago

Demographer warns Decatur District 61 faces accelerating enrollment decline, urges economic and facility strategies A demographer told the District 61 board the district has seen long-term student losses and accelerating declines—driven by falling birth rates, an aging population and rising private-school enrollment—and recommended partnerships with the city, boundary adjustments and incentive strategies to attract young families.

Decatur's schools are facing a steep enrollment decline, with projections showing a sharp drop in student numbers due to aging demographics and rising private-school enrollment.

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bne IntelliNews

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1 month ago

As India’s union budget approaches, global and domestic pressures weigh heavily Higher budgetary support for exploration and strategic reserves could offset some of the risks linked to volatile global oil prices and shifting trade alignments

Higher budgetary support for exploration and strategic reserves could offset some of the risks linked to volatile global oil prices and shifting trade alignments Bne IntelliNews #IndiaBudget #OilPrices #EconomicStrategy #TradeAlignments #FiscalPolicy

ZenThaGod

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1 month ago

🇨🇳 China declares its ambition to become "the world's market," positioning itself as a central hub for global commerce and consumption.

#China #GlobalMarket #WorldEconomy #Trade #Commerce #EconomicStrategy #Globalization #BRICSNews #ConsumerMarket

Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Planning commission and council lay out 2026 docket priorities; comprehensive plan and development-regulations top the list Planning staff presented an annual docket that ranks the 2026 comprehensive-plan update and development-regulation amendments as the top priorities; commissioners recommended additional 'code cleanup' tasks (driveway/parking/vegetation/sidewalk maintenance) and discussed whether to examine formula retail and marijuana retail regulations.

Leavenworth's planning commission is prioritizing crucial updates to the comprehensive plan and development regulations, impacting the city's future and economic landscape!

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Stratheia

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2 months ago

Skilled Labour Migration! - Stratheia Skilled labour migration can boost Pakistan’s economy, manage youth unemployment, and enhance remittances and human capital.

Pakistan’s demographic dividend can be transformed into economic growth! Strategic skilled labour migration reduces unemployment, boosts remittances, and strengthens human capital.
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2 months ago

The Tariff Hustle: Al Capone Economics in a Global Suit By Bradley Schagrin

The Tariff Hustle: Al Capone Economics in a Global Suit

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Citizen Portal News US

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2 months ago

House Ways and Means advances 3‑year extension of AGOA after debate over offsets and reforms The House Ways and Means Committee voted to report HR 6,500, a three‑year reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), after technical briefings and partisan debate over budget offsets, presidential authority over eligibility, and possible labor and environmental reforms.

The House Ways and Means Committee has taken a crucial step towards extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act, aiming to boost U.S. exports and strengthen ties with Sub-Saharan Africa until 2028!

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Paul Stewart II

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2 months ago

Waiting is a Win: How Mark Carney Strengthens Canada’s Position PauliChecks: How rolling sectoral deals into the 2026 CUSMA review consolidates Canada’s position — and why the numbers show patience pays off

6/6 Negotiators know: the ability to walk away (or wait) is power. By consolidating these fights into the 2026 CUSMA review, Canada is moving toward a "Grand Bargain" rather than death by a thousand sectoral cuts. #CanadaTrade #EconomicStrategy #Cdnpoli paulstewartii.substack.com/p/waiting-is...

Stratheia

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2 months ago

The Second Belt and Road? - Stratheia China’s green tech investments are reshaping global supply chains, mitigating protectionism, and reinforcing it's industrial influence.

Overcapacity at home, opportunity abroad. Overseas green investments help China manage deflation risks while stimulating new sources of demand.
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3 months ago

Singapore: The Strategy of a Small Nation with a Great Power Mindset M.Brosh - Author of Cassandra's Shadow Singapore is one of the world’s most impressive examples of how vision, strategy, and people can reshape reality.

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#Singapore #SingaporeStrategy #Leadership #NationBuilding #GlobalHub #InnovationEcosystem #SmartGovernance #LongTermVision #PeopleFirst #FutureReady #EconomicStrategy #GlobalLeadership

bne IntelliNews

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3 months ago

Azerbaijan outlines ambitious 2026–2029 digital economy strategy as government seeks to drive non-oil growth Baku signals intention to position itself as both a physical and digital transit hub linking Europe and Asia

Baku signals intention to position itself as both a physical and digital transit hub linking Europe and Asia Bne IntelliNews #Azerbaijan #DigitalEconomy #NonOilGrowth #EconomicStrategy #TransitHub

Asia News Today

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3 months ago

Strategy to conquer multiple markets catalyzes Malaysia’s record export success – Economist KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s success in recording export growth that jumped 15.7 percent year-on-year to RM148.32 billion, the highest ever achieved, only proves the effectiveness of the country’s geoeconomic hedging strategy, said Director, Investment Strategy and Economic Analyst at IPPFA Sdn Bhd, Mohd Sedek Jantan. Speaking to Bernama, he said the strategy, which involves diversified product production steps and penetrating various markets, has helped in terms of reducing exposure to shocks. Mohd Sedek described the 66 consecutive months of trade surplus and strong imports of capital goods as reflecting continued improvements in production capabilities and greater integration in the reorganized global […]

Strategy to conquer multiple markets catalyzes Malaysia’s record export success – Economist #Malaysia #ExportSuccess #TradeGrowth #GlobalMarkets #EconomicStrategy

Citizen Portal News US

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3 months ago

StandardBots CEO urges Congress to build manufacturing centers, loans and training to reshore robotics StandardBots’ founder told the Joint Economic Committee the U.S. needs a funded network of manufacturing excellence centers, a manufacturing loan program, and stronger apprenticeship training to rebuild domestic robotics manufacturing and make factories competitive again.

StandardBots' CEO is calling for a bold national strategy to revitalize U.S. robotics manufacturing with a four-part plan that could reshape the industry!

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4 months ago

How the Abundance Movement Is Dividing the Left | The Tyee Calls for fewer rules and faster building have found a progressive audience, including in the BC government.

This book, Abundance might be something worth reading since it is reflected in new #BritishColumbia , #Ontario and #Canadian #Federal laws.

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wclangdon

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4 months ago

The next industrial revolution is missing one thing: people who can run the machines. This the 1st of a three-part series at wlangdon.substack.com #IndustrialPolicy #FactoryRevival #SkillsGap #FutureOfWork #USManufacturing #EconomicStrategy

News X

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4 months ago

A 7-8 yr timeline difference translates to a 75% larger economy in 2055 vs. 2048, highlighting sensitivity of long-term projections to growth rates. ⚠️ Smaller changes have BIG impacts. #EconomicStrategy

Don Curren 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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4 months ago

Trumponomics: The Economics of Crazy Those looking for coherence are searching for something that is not there

“Given how out of touch #Trump is with reality and the inability of his aides to correct him on anything, why would anyone think that he has a coherent #economicstrategy?” open.substack.com/pub/deanbake...

UnreadWhy

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4 months ago

Trump’s Critical Minerals Gamble with Malaysia

President Trump’s latest move at the ASEAN Summit has sparked a firestorm. 

#ASEANSummit2025 #CriticalMinerals #USMalaysiaDeal #RareEarths #TrumpPolicy #GlobalTrade #TechSupplyChain #DefenseTech #EconomicStrategy #UnreadWhyInsights

Helga Rivera Insurance

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4 months ago

Video: How Disasters Fuel the US Economy Preparing for and recovering from climate-related disasters has become a significant and growing portion of the US economy. This episode of The Brief examines what that means for future catastrophes and that nation's economic health.

🌪️ DISASTER ECONOMICS: Destruction Becomes OPPORTUNITY! 💥

#DisasterEconomics #ClimateResilience #EconomicStrategy #InvestmentOpportunity #RiskManagement

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News X

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4 months ago

Rebalancing economy is tough; past plans focused on consumption & tech self-reliance. ⚙️ High savings rates (43% gross national, 25% household) make boosting spending a challenge. 🏦 Convincing households to spend is the core problem. #SavingsRate #EconomicStrategy

Helga Rivera Insurance

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4 months ago

China’s New Export Controls: Critical Implications for U.S. Businesses China’s new rare earth export controls reignite the US-China trade war, pressuring markets and forcing American firms to rethink supply chains.

🌐 TRADE WAR ALERT: China's Rare Earth BOMBSHELL! 💥

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News X

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4 months ago

India must prioritize domestic manufacturing, strategic autonomy, & supply chain security. 🇮🇳 Relying solely on FTAs is insufficient. Diversify partners, resist one-sided deals, & lower production costs (currently 25% higher than China!). #India #SelfReliance #EconomicStrategy