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Every Community Has a Story: The Center for Investment Readiness

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The Heartland’s State of the States: Policy Roadmaps for 2026
Regional Competitiveness
Promoting Economic Development in Arkansas through Access to Data Tools: The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Data Hub
Regional Competitiveness Talent Pipeline
$4.2 Billion For the Heartland in the First Year of the Rural Health Transformation Program
Health & Wellness

Guest Voices

Bill Smith

Bill Smith

Mental Health Reform Brings Hope to the Heartland

Katherine Andrews

Katherine Andrews

The Natural State’s Economic Advantage

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

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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

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

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