
U.S. recession is here; impact on California to be more severe than for rest of U.S., according to Milken Institute

California slips in national rankings of high-tech economies, according to Milken Institute study

Technology-based metros top 2008 Best-Performing Cities Index; those dependent on oil industry, trade also rise on annual ranking

California traffic congestion now costs $19 billion per year, according to Milken Institute; increased infrastructure spending needed to curb future losses

Financial innovations can help preserve cultural heritage and slow illicit antiquities trade, according to Milken Institute

One in every 250 California-based jobs linked to Chevron's economic footprint, according to Milken Institute analysis

California losing manufacturing jobs, including high-tech, faster than nation as a whole, according to Milken Institute

Texas metros, led by No. 1 Austin, fill top ranks of 2009 Milken Institute Best Performing Cities Index; oil and gas sector, and avoidance of subprime mortgages, fuel their gains

Arizona needs to build on resources for high-tech job growth when recovery comes, according to Milken Institute

Milken Institute report examines new regulatory models and financial innovations to fund U.S. smart grid and energy needs

Milken Institute report says integrating residential energy-efficiency programs and financial instruments is key to going green
