In this episode of Next American City's podcast, the Brookings Institution's Bruce Katz discusses the future of federal policy as the country's political makeup changes after the mid-term elections.
Katz sees opportunity for innovation at the state and metropolitan levels.
"Katz hopes to see the emergence of a 'pragmatic caucus of governors'-an informal coalition of state and metro leaders who will recognize that a place-based, centrist course to governance can lead metro areas into a more secure future. Katz points to notable examples of even the most conservative states voting for spending on infrastructure projects; people will invest in things, he says, that they know will build the future."
FULL STORY: A “Pragmatic Caucus”: An Interview with Bruce Katz
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