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Sun Belt America follows the population shifts reshaping the South and Southwest, from migration and housing to jobs, education, development and the changing suburbs where much of America’s growth is taking place.
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Phoenix braces for reduced Colorado River water by investing billions in infrastructure, including pipelines and wastewater recycling. These moves help secure water reliability but…
Texas now requires cities with zoning to permit new manufactured homes in at least one residential district. While this could improve housing affordability, local…
Florida’s migration boom is evolving as more residents relocate inland to affordable counties despite slower net population gains. The state still attracts people across…
SpaceX will develop a $100 billion industrial campus on the Louisiana coast featuring launch pads, employee housing, and infrastructure. The massive project aims to…
The Sun Belt's job market expands as displaced workers find new roles, but many earn less than before. Older workers and manufacturing employees face…
Texas is developing three-year bachelor’s degree programs to reduce credit requirements and college expenses. The pilot at Our Lady of the Lake University could…
Factory jobs are rising in the Sun Belt as manufacturers ramp up production to meet data center power needs. Investments in electrical equipment plants…
Homeowners in the U.S. now hold unprecedented equity, yet a rising number of recent buyers in Sun Belt states owe more than their homes’…
Florida’s home-insurance market is stabilizing with more private insurers and reduced rates. Citizens Property Insurance has significantly lowered its policy numbers, indicating decreased state…
Several Sun Belt states have passed laws requiring Ten Commandments displays in public schools, stirring legal debates. Georgia considered similar rules but stalled in…
