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People hold U.S. flags ahead of a rally kicking off the Great American State Fair marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Immigrants & Immigration America is turning 250. Here’s how immigration may shape its future.

William H. Frey

June 25, 2026

Cities & Communities America’s Rural Future: Eastern Kentucky site visits highlight locally led recovery, Main Street reinvestment, and civic institutions anchoring a region in transition

Adam Aley, Junjie Ren

June 22, 2026

Technology Policy & Regulation States at the wheel: A state policy scorecard on electric vehicle readiness

Shriya Methkupally, Mark Muro

June 17, 2026

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June 25

2026

Transportation Driving down the cost of buses: Helping transit agencies get more for their money

The Brookings Institution, Washington D.C.

Thursday, 10:00 am - 11:15 am EDT

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Xav Briggs

Xavier de Souza Briggs Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

Elaine Kamarck

Elaine Kamarck Founding Director - Center for Effective Public Management (CEPM), Senior Fellow - Governance Studies

Lauren Larson Nonresident Fellow - The Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy

Heather M. Stephens

Heather M. Stephens Nonresident Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Center for Sustainable Development

Alan Berube Nonresident Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

Martha Ross

Martha Ross Vice President and Director - Brookings Metro

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