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For a generation, a procession of pundits, public relations aces and speculators have promoted the notion that our future lay in dense — and politically deep-blue — urban centers, largely on the coasts.

Nevada has one of the least-diversified economies in the nation, such that even other tourist hot spots such as Hawaii are better equipped to handle the economic hit from the coronavirus pandemic.

Using the ‘r’ word, Hegar sees no avoiding a recession and predicts the state’s recovery will be slow.

High-tech jobs in Des Moines increased by 58% over the past decade, more than in Seattle, Boston, and Portland.

According to a new analysis, places away from the coasts in the Sunbelt and West are pulling ahead when it comes to attracting talented workers.