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Maternal Health Stakeholders Across Arkansas Convene to Renew Commitment to Accessible Care
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  1. Multi-State Collaboration Through the Heartland Health Caucus

    Health & Wellness

  2. Ann Arbor’s Position in the AI Cluster Race

    AI & Technology Regional Competitiveness

  3. Preparing America to Build: The Heartland’s Skilled Workforce in an Era of Historic Investment

    AI & Technology Talent Pipeline
Guest Voices
Katherine Andrews
Katherine Andrews

The Natural State’s Economic Advantage

Miriam Vogel
Miriam Vogel

It Takes All of Us: The Public-Private Mission to Build an AI-Ready America 

Eric Anderson
Eric Anderson

An AI-focused Partnership Between Kellogg School of Management and John Deere Harvests Midwest Innovation and Value

Ken Cella
Ken Cella

A Vision of Financial Fulfillment for All

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Heartland Jobs Report

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Rewiring the Job Market

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Latest from the Impact Areas

Regional Competitiveness

Austin’s Position in the AI Cluster Race
How are Heartland Regions Positioned in the AI Cluster Race? The Case of Chicago
Tracking AI Adoption in the Heartland: Lessons from the Anthropic Economic Index*
Dynamic Heartland Micropolitan Case Study: Ruston, Louisiana
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Talent Pipeline

It’s Not Just a Game: How Heartland Forward and Stemuli Aim to Change the Future of AI Education
Seeing the Whole Picture: Computer Scientists, Employment and an Evolving Economy
A New Workforce Strategy Could Give the American Heartland a Competitive Edge
Bridging the Skills Gap: The Vital Role of Community Colleges in the Heartland’s Workforce
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Health & Wellness

Reimagining Health Care Delivery in the Heartland with the Rural Health Transformation Program
The Rise of the Community Health Worker in the Heartland
Protecting Youth Mental Health Across the Heartland: The Impact of Universal Mental Health Screenings in Illinois Schools
Heartland Policy Update: Health and Wellness
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