Another oil crisis is here. How will American drivers respond?
Since Israel and the United States attacked Iran on February 28, American drivers have been feeling the economic…
After the ‘fork’: Greater Washington leads the nation in regional job loss
When the Trump administration first announced its “workforce optimization initiative” for the federal government in early 2025, Greater…
Building an evidence base for the business case for apprenticeships
Executive summary Support for expanding apprenticeships in the United States is growing, but low employer participation remains a…
To save entry-level jobs from AI, look to the medical residency model
At the Davos World Economic Forum this week, the CEOs of two leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies issued…
Corps to careers: Expanding career opportunities for young adults involved in service and conservation programs
Service and conservation corps programs offer young Americans a chance to address needs across the country’s built and…
How local leaders and communities are leading the transition to clean energy
In this episode of Metro Blueprint, Xavier de Souza Briggs, senior fellow at Brookings Metro, Melanie Allen, founding…
Introducing the Black Business Parity Dashboard from the Center for Community Uplift at Brookings Metro
Starting a business is often an important economic lifeline for individuals, but growing that business and eventually hiring…
Climate-accountable planning
Section I Executive summary Beginning in 2021 with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and then augmented…