Homelessness takes it toll on Florida's youngest

Florida, as a center of the housing boom, still struggles to recover from the Great Recession. Financial stresses and widespread foreclosures have placed families in precarious situations, resulting in a spike in child homelessness. Susannah Nesmith reports in the Broward Bulldog.

Older workers face challenges in Silicon Valley

An advanced degree and experience in the tech sector should be a ticket to a job in today's economy. But older workers in the heart of the new economy, Silicon Valley, are finding their resume is not the issue. Aaron Glantz reports in The Bay Citizen.

Michigan pursues wind energy with tax policy

Bryan Ritterby of Holland, Mich., was highlighted at last night's State of the Union speech as the picture of employment in new industry--wind turbine manufacturing. Now, property tax incentives are available for utility companies hoping to build on Michigan's growing renewable energy sector. Patrick Howard reports in the Great Lakes Echo.

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