With a solid foundation in crafting compelling narratives and conveying complex ideas, I possess the skills necessary to produce impactful op-eds and blog posts. This experience empowers me to distill intricate concepts into accessible, thought-provoking pieces that resonate with readers across various platforms.
Op-Eds
Early data shows positive job growth in distressed US counties as new federal policies take effect. [with Tim Bartik and Kyle Huisman] Brookings Institute. May 09, 2024.
Bridging the Child-Care Funding Cliff. [with Tim Bartik] Governing. August 21, 2023.
Michigan’s free college tuition isn’t serving all our residents. [with Kyle Huisman] Bridge Magazine. August 11, 2023.
The CHIPS and Science Act is a chance for businesses and local leaders to collaborate on a stronger child care system. [with Tim Bartik and Aaron Sojourner] The Brookings Institute. June 2, 2023.
How States Can Bring Distressed Places the Jobs They Need. [with Tim Bartik] Governing. March 9, 2022.
5 Ways to Get Human-Infrastructure Initiatives Right [with Michelle Miller-Adams]. Governing. October 13, 2021.
Five automation facts you need to know. Louisville Business First. April 19, 2019.
Blog Posts
The illustrated case for targeting local job creation on distressed labor markets. Upjohn Institute, August 1, 2024 (with Tim Bartik)
Place-based initiative offers research evidence for Michigan governor’s proposals. Upjohn Institute, January 25, 2024.
Place-based initiative celebrates six achievements for its sixth anniversary. Upjohn Institute, December 15, 2023.
Child Care for CHIPS: Will tying semiconductor incentives to child care help build the system we need? Upjohn Institute, March 10, 2023 (with Tim Bartik and Aaron Sojourner).
Neighborhood Employment Hubs: Bringing Effective Job Assistance Directly to Residents. Upjohn Institute, January 12, 2023.
The CHIPS and Science Act offers funding for place-based policies unparalleled in U.S. history. Upjohn Institute, August 8, 2022 (with Tim Bartik and Brian Asquith).
Job training programs as crime reduction strategy? How training people for good jobs can lead to fewer arrests. Upjohn Institute, April 14, 2022. (licensed by McGraw Hill).
More than 1 in 5 Michigan workers on unemployment; in manufacturing, 2 in 5, Upjohn Institute, June 3, 2020 (with Mike Horrigan, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson, and Emily Boyle).
ForeWARNing? Michigan’s Announced Mass Layoffs Under the WARN Act, Upjohn Institute, May 14, 2020 (with Mike Horrigan, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson, and Laura Pyle).
Initial unemployment claims decline substantially nationally and in Michigan, Upjohn Institute, May 11, 2020 (with Mike Horrigan, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson, and Emily Boyle).
Initial unemployment claims slowed nationally and in Michigan but remain near record levels, Upjohn Institute, April 30, 2020 (with Mike Horrigan, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson, and Emily Boyle).
Half of Michigan’s construction workers have filed for unemployment insurance since March 15, Upjohn Institute, April 24, 2020 (with Mike Horrigan, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson, and Emily Boyle).
More than 1 in 5 Michigan workers—over 1 million people—have filed for unemployment insurance in four weeks, Upjohn Institute, April 16, 2020 (with Mike Horrigan, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson, and Emily Boyle).
Initial claims for unemployment insurance level off but remain near historical highs, Upjohn Institute, April 9, 2020 (with Mike Horrigan, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson, and Emily Boyle).
Initial jobless claims increase to highest-ever levels nationally and in Michigan, Upjohn Institute, April 2, 2020 (with Mike Horrigan, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson, and Emily Boyle).
Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance surged last week across the nation, March 26, 2020 (with Mike Horrigan, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson, and Emily Boyle).
One-in-ten Louisville Young Adults Disconnected from the Labor Market. KentuckianaWorks. May 30, 2019. (with Sarah Ehresman).
Kathleen Bolter, PhD 