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DC Explained: Changes at the NIH Pose Challenges for One of San Diego’s Economic Pillars
Read More: DC Explained: Changes at the NIH Pose Challenges for One of San Diego’s Economic PillarsAlan Berube, senior advisor of the Policy & Innovation Center examined how changes to National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding and grant administration could affect San Diego’s life sciences sector, a major driver of the region’s economy and innovation ecosystem. While federal health research funding remains substantial, slower grantmaking and policy uncertainty may create challenges…
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Building an Economy Where Workers Thrive
Read More: Building an Economy Where Workers ThriveDr. Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the Policy & Innovation Center, discussed the economic and social factors that shape whether workers can thrive, including challenges related to housing, childcare, transportation, and healthcare. The conversation explored how cross-sector collaboration and worker-centered policies can help build stronger workforce systems, expand economic opportunity, and support long-term prosperity for…
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Flex fuel cars switch to E85 amid soaring gas prices
Read More: Flex fuel cars switch to E85 amid soaring gas pricesDr. Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the Policy & Innovation Center, discussed how E85 fuel can offer cost savings for drivers of flex-fuel vehicles, particularly as Californians continue to face some of the highest gasoline prices in the nation. While E85 may result in lower fuel economy than traditional gasoline, its significantly lower price per…
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San Diego County adds 15.3K jobs in a year
Read More: San Diego County adds 15.3K jobs in a yearDr. Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the Policy & Innovation Center, highlighted that San Diego County added approximately 15,300 jobs over the past year, with growth concentrated in sectors such as private education and health services. The data points to continued resilience in key industries that support the region’s workforce and economy, while underscoring the…
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Lanzan programa binacional para apoyar a artistas de Tijuana y San Diego
Read More: Lanzan programa binacional para apoyar a artistas de Tijuana y San DiegoA new binational program is launching to support artists across Tijuana and San Diego through direct funding and workforce development resources. Dr. Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the Policy & Innovation Center, highlighted the broader significance of the initiative, noting that targeted investment in the creative sector helps strengthen the regional economy while addressing long-standing…
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Hiring picks up for higher paid San Diego jobs. Here’s where they are
Read More: Hiring picks up for higher paid San Diego jobs. Here’s where they areDr. Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the Policy & Innovation Center, helped frame San Diego’s latest hiring trends as growth picked up in higher-paying sectors across the region. Enemark noted that gains in professional services, healthcare, and technical fields point to continued resilience in the local economy, even as overall hiring remains more measured than…
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New binational program, with $1.3 million in funding, aimed to help region’s arts sector
Read More: New binational program, with $1.3 million in funding, aimed to help region’s arts sectorDr. Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the Policy & Innovation Center, highlighted the broader economic importance of the region’s arts sector as a new binational initiative launched with $1.3 million in funding. Enemark noted that investing in San Diego and Tijuana’s creative workforce strengthens not only cultural vitality, but also regional economic growth, workforce development,…
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San Diego jobless rate rises slightly to start year. Here’s who is hiring
Read More: San Diego jobless rate rises slightly to start year. Here’s who is hiringDr. Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the Policy & Innovation Center, helped put San Diego’s latest employment numbers into context. While the region’s jobless rate edged up to start the year, Enemark noted that the labor market remains resilient, with healthcare, government, education, and specialized professional services continuing to add jobs. His analysis underscores a…
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Does that say $6? Why you’re paying so much at the pump
Read More: Does that say $6? Why you’re paying so much at the pumpDr. Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the Policy & Innovation Center, joined KPBS to break down why San Diegans are feeling the squeeze at the pump. California’s higher fuel taxes, stricter environmental standards, specialized fuel blends, and limited refinery competition all contribute to prices that are pushing toward $6 a gallon. The conversation also underscored…
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San Diego loses population as immigration nosedives. What are the consequences?
Read More: San Diego loses population as immigration nosedives. What are the consequences?Dr. Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the Policy & Innovation Center points out that when the population and labor force contract, so, too, does the economy. Excerpt: “It’s decidedly bad news,” Enemark, chief economist of the Policy & Innovation Center, said of the downturn in foreign-born arrivals. “The size of our economy is simply the…