The $42B BEAD program is the largest broadband investment in U.S. history. States are submitting plans, but success depends on more than infrastructure. Communities can use BEAD funding to expand affordability, create digital hubs, and train workers for broadband careers. With clear strategies and partnerships, local leaders can turn federal dollars into lasting solutions that close the digital divide and strengthen economic growth.

Rite Aid closures left dark storefronts across the country, but they hold real potential. With creative reuse—from grocery stores to maker spaces—these empty buildings can quickly become anchors for community growth.

Discover two bold solutions to the American housing dilemma: rethinking outdated 30-year mortgages and embracing modular housing for faster, more affordable development. These strategies offer practical paths to increase homeownership, reduce costs, and spark new construction across communities.