City & Local

2026 Outlook

3 articles

A diverse group of citizens interacting with public service counters inside a sunlit city hall, with financial charts in the background.
Services

How Are Local Government Services Funded in 2026? A Deep Dive

In 2024, federal grants to state and local governments are projected to reach $1.

Marco Alvarez·May 27, 2026
A diverse and vibrant city street filled with thriving small businesses, symbolizing economic resilience and community strength.
Business Spotlights

Small Businesses Are Key to City Resilience in 2026, If Policy Lets Them.

Infrastructure work at the Port of Monroe, completed nearly a decade prior to 2020, proved vital during the global pandemic.

Marco Alvarez·May 6, 2026
A split image showing a less vibrant city skyline on one side and a bustling suburban neighborhood with moving trucks on the other, symbolizing the shift caused by remote work.
Real Estate

Remote work's 2026 housing market shifts challenge city attractiveness

Between late 2019 and late 2021, US house prices surged by 23.

Aaron Blake·April 13, 2026