Brenham is a nexus point on the Texas Triangle, containing the four largest cities in Texas and a massive 75% concentration of the state’s population. Here on the Economic Development website you will find all the data, details, and information you need
Brenham is a nexus point on the Texas Triangle, containing the four largest cities in Texas and a massive 75% concentration of the state’s population. Here on the Economic Development website you will find all the data, details, and information you need
Increased irrigation as a means of achieving economic development can impose significant social costs on the state or region of growth. The growth in population induced by additional irrigation will require new roads, water and sewage facilities, schools, fire and police protection, etc. Also the ...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent remarks in Kingston, Jamaica, reflect a deepening anxiety within Washington over China's growing influence in the Caribbean and the broader developing world.Rubio's critique of China's investment practices as "predatory" and detrimental to local economi...
Because of the state’s economic success, businesses must provide employees with more compensation, which means higher salaries and expanded employee benefits. Because larger corporations can offer higher compensation, it’s easier for them to recruit, so small businesses feel pressured to offer employe...
Washington State continues on its path to developing and promulgating cleanup levels for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS compounds). The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) recently published a list of 6 PFAS compounds that now have soil and groundwater cleanup levels under the...
Whether you’re an industry business or labor organization, educator or school administrator, legislator, job seeker, or a member of the public, you can help us grow Washington State’s skilled workforce. Find your Center Each center works to support organizations across Washington. Find the Cente...
state economic development policiesjob creationThis paper estimates the effects of an R&D tax credit in the state of Washington on job creation. The research uses micro-data on the job creation and tax credits received by individual firms in the state of Washington from 2004 to 2009. We ...
McDonald Rivet arrives in Washington with years of experience in Michigan's state legislature in Lansing. "I've spent my life working on issues, like creating economic security for families, particularly for kids. I started my career in Head Start. These issues are top of mind, including expa...
State hydrogen production balloons. Aug 29, 2024 | Clean Energy Now that the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub has received its first cache of cash, Douglas County is putting the finishing touches to its new hydrogen fuel facility, one of eight projects to be greenlighted by the Pacific Northwest...