National University System Institute for Policy Research

Streamlining in the South Bay

December 11, 2008 - With the housing market in a slump, and tax revenues falling below previous projections, public officials in Chula Vista are confronted with a difficult multi-year budget-balancing act. Continue reading »

A New Border Crossing for a New Mexico

December 10, 2008 - Last month, a vital border roadway project received regulatory approval from the White House, opening the prospects for billions of dollars worth of new economic opportunity for San Diego's business community. Continue reading »

The Federal Economic Stimulus Package and Our Region's Infrastructure

December 4, 2008 - If recent news from Washington is to be believed, early next year Congress will enact an economic stimulus package that will increase new spending on infrastructure by hundreds of billions of dollars. Continue reading »

Forging Bonds, Keeping Convictions

December 4, 2008 - In his victory speech, President-elect Obama chose this quote from Abraham Lincoln, speaking to a nation then divided over slavery, to encourage Americans today who have been divided over other issues. Continue reading »

Targeting Economic Recovery Efforts in Latino San Diego

December 4, 2008 - On Election Day, the citizens of Chula Vista, National City and San Diego voted in new City Council members, which will have to be prepared to rapidly respond to our challenging economic times once they are officially sworn into office. Continue reading »

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