Getting Local Development Right, Congressional Support for Ukraine, and More

Regulating social media companies as common carriers, why Congress must continue backing Ukraine, and a new tool for economic development.

View in browser October 31, 2022 Social media companies and common carrier status   Common carriers, which include companies that operate railroads, ferries, and telephone systems, must provide their services without discrimination. Should this categorization be used to regulate how social media companies block users or content? John Villasenor provides an overview of the arguments on both sides and offers his perspective on the debate.   Read more We can't afford Congress wavering in its support for Ukraine   Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy's no "blank check" for Ukraine comment and a withdrawn letter from the House Democratic Progressive Caucus could be encouraging news for Russian President Vladimir Putin as he continues his invasion. In a recent op-ed, Steven Pifer argues that strong continued U.S. support for Ukraine is central to ending the war on acceptable terms.    Read in The Guardian The Smart Growth Cities tool: An interactive guide for economic and workforce planning   Economic and workforce development are two of the leading priorities for U.S. policymakers at the local level, but they are notoriously difficult to get right. To help with the planning process, our Workforce of the Future initiative has produced a new tool to create and evaluate economic growth strategies for hundreds of metro areas and Economic Development Districts.   Read more The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. The Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Unsubscribe Manage your newsletter subscriptions | Receive the Brookings Brief less often