Midterm Elections: What Do They Mean for States?

[Slides]Midterm Elections: What Do They Mean for States? – Cameron Luther, Michael Owens, and Nicholas Boccelli, REMI

[Recording]Midterm Elections: What Do They Mean for States? – Cameron Luther, Michael Owens, and Nicholas Boccelli, REMI

With significant shifts in gubernatorial and legislative seats and a divided Congress, state policymaking has been thrust into the limelight following the 2018 midterm elections. In preparation for the upcoming legislative session, REMI will offer a nonpartisan economic outlook for multiple states, based on the issues that determined their elections and the candidates chosen.

Please join us for a webinar on Wednesday, December 19th from 2 to 3 p.m. EST that will be presented by REMI Economic Associate Cameron Luther with the help of economic assistants Michael Owens and Nicholas Boccelli.

This webinar will specifically look at states where partisan control of the governor’s office flipped. We will utilize the REMI model to forecast the effect of campaign-promised policies on the state economy. Participants will gain insight into the economic, demographic, and fiscal implications of popular policies in the realm of infrastructure, taxes, and more.

Erin Lonoff and Shuprotim Bhaumik – Regional Economic Forecasting to Guide Local Decision-Making

[Slides]Regional Economic Forecasting to Guide Local Decision-Making – Erin Lonoff and Shuprotim Bhaumik, HR&A Advisors, Inc.

[Recording]Regional Economic Forecasting to Guide Local Decision-Making – Erin Lonoff and Shuprotim Bhaumik, HR&A Advisors, Inc.

Regional economic forecasting is an essential tool for municipalities, counties, and regions. With an understanding of baseline conditions and the potential impacts of major economic initiatives, policymakers and planners can make more informed decisions on infrastructure and public works investments, economic planning, and land use and zoning.

REMI cordially invites you to our webinar presentation on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 from 2 to 3 p.m. EST by guest speakers from HR&A Advisors, Inc. – Director Erin Lonoff and Partner Shuprotim Bhaumik – discussing an example of regional analysis.

The Southeast Minnesota League of Municipalities commissioned HR&A Advisors to evaluate this eight-county region, a predominantly rural area with Rochester and the growing Mayo Clinic located at the center.

HR&A completed an economic forecast to serve as a guide for the region’s 78 municipalities as they prepare for growth. This webinar will walk through how and why communities are conducting regional forecasts, and how HR&A modeled the most significant policy issues facing Southeast Minnesota.