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Trends 2013 Preview: Cities, States Invest in High-Tech Hubs

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Eager to attract investment and spur startup activity, city and state officials launched entrepreneurship programs, high-tech R&D centers, and sector-specific facilities as part of the innovation hub trend in 2013.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is looking for an executive director who is an ambitious, successful professional that will provide leadership in Kentucky's efforts to develop a knowledge-based economy. The executive director will work in partnership with all levels of government, academia, and the private sector to help create a supportive high-technology environment.

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Administration’s FY 2027 budget repeats cuts desired in R&D and economic development

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Trump Administration’s FY 2027 budget request, submitted to Congress on April 3, bears considerable resemblance to its FY 2026 request with proposals to cut funding for many of the agencies and line items of most interest to the state and regional innovation community. Congress approved a FY 2026 budget that in most ways mirrored previous years’ allocations for TBED-related programs and priorities, such as R&D.
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Ten-day clock ticking on SBIR reauthorization

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The 2026 SBIR/STTR reauthorization bill (S. 3971, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act) has cleared Congress and is now awaiting final action by the President. The Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent on March 3, 2026. The House subsequently approved the Senate-passed measure on March 17, 2026, by a vote of 345–41. Because the House adopted the Senate version without amendment, the bill moved straight to enrollment, where the final official copy is prepared for signature before being sent to the White House.
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Recent Research: What is the labor market value of bachelor's degrees earned from community colleges?

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
As states look for ways to expand access to bachelor’s-level education while controlling costs and strengthening workforce pipelines, community college baccalaureate (CCB) programs have emerged as a promising policy tool. A recent NBER working paper by Riley Acton, Camila Morales, Kalena Cortes, Julia A. Turner and Lois Miller examines whether CCB programs deliver meaningful economic returns for graduates and how they compare to traditional degree pathways from four-year institutions. 
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