economic opportunity
Coverage of economic opportunity in the Nexus archive.
- Why O‘ahu Still Needs The Office Of Economic Revitalization
The article argues that O‘ahu still requires the Office of Economic Revitalization to ensure economic opportunity is prioritized in Hawaiʻi. It emphasizes that neglecting economic revitalization could have significant negative consequences.
- Op-Ed | The Speaker’s Corner: New York can’t afford to stop growing
The article discusses New York's affordability challenges beyond housing and childcare costs, emphasizing the need for economic growth to create jobs and attract businesses. It highlights a decline in job creation, with 27,000 jobs added in 2023 compared to an average of 191,000 annually in prior years, and notes competition from cities like Miami, Charlotte, and Nashville. The author argues that economic growth is essential to fund public services and maintain New York's status as a global economic hub.