Obtaining an accurate Census count is a challenging task. Doing so is extremely important, however, both for the reapportionment of Congressional seats and allocation of federal funds.
2010 should be a fairly entertaining political year in California. Indeed, on top of the reality of the Census and the possibility of a Constitutional Convention comes the drama of some potentially close Congressional races in the Inland Empire.
Although it is unlikely the construction sector will help the region recover from the current recession, another sector has the potential to kick-start an economic upswing: logistics and distribution.
When Congressional districts are redrawn following the 2010 Census, the Inland Empire and other inland areas stand to increase their representation at the expense of other parts of the state.
Despite the Inland Empire’s economic growth over the past generation, residents in the region have not, on average, enjoyed rising incomes.
Inland Empire Outlook sat down with Ontario City Manager Greg Devereaux to discuss the distinctive methods the city has used to accomplish economic development even in this uncertain economy.
The impact of the recession on the labor market in the Inland Empire has been severe, and the return to full employment will require a fundamental structural shift in the region’s economic base.
Economic Analysis, Political Analysis
We are pleased to present the Inaugural Issue of Inland Empire Outlook—a newsletter analyzing economic and political trends shaping California’s fastest growing region.
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