Economics Articles
The Price of Free
Nothing is free; the cost just moves to a currency you forgot you were spending — illustrative.
Two Minutes on Scarcity
A short spoken note: scarcity isn't about how little there is, but about what you give up — illustrative.
Senate Agriculture Committee Clears 2026 Farm Bill: What It Means for Feeding America
The Senate Agriculture Committee’s 23‑7 approval of the Agricultural Act of 2026 brings a $1.2 billion SNAP boost, tighter commodity‑donation rules, and an $550 million climate‑smart fund, reshaping Feeding America’s funding and supply‑chain landscape.
US Signal Breaks Ground on $200 Million Des Moines Data Center Expansion, Cementing Central Iowa as a Midwest Tech Hub
US Signal’s $200 million investment adds 6 MW of high‑density capacity to its Des Moines data center, creating local tech jobs and solidifying Central Iowa as a Midwest hub for AI, cloud and edge workloads.
Senate Committee Blocks 2026 Farm Bill – SNAP Risks
Senate committee blocks the 2026 Farm Bill, raising SNAP risk and food‑bank demand—urgent actions needed.
Is a New Data Center the Secret to Lower Costs for Des Moines Businesses?
A concise look at how a new Des Moines data center could slash costs for local businesses while weighing water use, grid stability, and limited tax incentives.
New Data Center on the Horizon: What It Means for Des Moines Residents
A balanced overview about a potential new data center in West Des Moines, weighing job creation and tax revenue against power costs and environmental concerns.