Select Board members reported concern about a flooded Ohio salt mine that supplies road salt and said town storage limits may constrain purchases; the Chair also reported that the EcoMain recycling center is about 50% complete and expected to be running by March.

Regional leaders told the committee that Hampton Roads has a large federal civilian and military presence, concentrated federal aid for education and health, and early signs of labor-market weakening; they urged state support for resilience and shipbuilding opportunities.

CAP and delegate‑provided maps shared with the commission identify counties and specific store types (convenience, small grocery, supermarkets) where reduced SNAP benefits could lower sales, threaten staffing, curtail expansion, or force closures.

Stallard said WES will ask the board for a 5% rate increase each year for five years to fund the CIP, meet reserve targets and avoid sudden rate shocks to customers.

Dr. Nico Rost described anticipatory action—releasing funds before a forecasted disaster—to protect people and assets, citing a Bangladesh flood response that provided food, cash and watertight containers ahead of flooding.

Multiple commissioners urged the comprehensive plan to treat water resources and aquifer depletion as a higher priority, citing studies and urging new plan language or a dedicated section; staff cited PBAC work and recent per-capita water-use declines.

Dr. Cheryl Bailey, in a Virginia Tech economic outlook presented to the Albemarle County Board, said local job and wage metrics remain stronger than statewide averages but warned of risks from concentrated AI investment, higher inflation and rising interest rates that make long‑range fiscal planning essential.

Region proved resilient to energy price shock triggered by the Iran war and increasingly dangerous geopolitical environment shaped by US foreign policy, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's growing economic influence.

County officials told senators they launched a virtual work hub, mass outreach and a six-site food distribution program (with plans to expand) to help residents at immediate risk of benefit loss following federal changes.

Finance Director Gwen Zimmer presented an overview video and explanation of the proposed 2027 budget, saying roughly two-thirds of county spending supports human services, criminal justice and public works and that the levy increase is limited to inflation while the mill rate would be reduced.

Jan Durer said resilient household spending masks risks: record diesel prices and upward pressure on interest rates could push inflation higher and raise recession probability to about 24% over 12 months, creating downside risk for Seattle revenue forecasts.

In his summit keynote, Governor Gavin Newsom said each region received $5,000,000 from the community economic resilience fund (referred to as California Jobs 1st), regions got $14,000,000 in predevelopment support, and competitive grants were stacked to follow—remarks attendees were told to use to press for local investment.

Malaysia is emphasizing policy certainty and economic resilience as key strategies to attract both foreign and domestic investment, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. Speaking at the Bloomberg Global Policy Series: ASEAN Growth Markets Spotlight in Bangkok, Azizan highlighted that Malaysia has achieved over five percent GDP growth for two consecutive years while maintaining stable inflation, despite global geopolitical uncertainties. The government is reinforcing economic fundamentals through regulatory clarity, business-friendly policies, and reforms to provide investors with greater certainty. Azizan noted that Malaysia is moving up the value chain by strengthening key industries such as semiconductors and deepening domestic supply chains to create higher-value jobs and enhance global trade competitiveness. The minister also emphasized expanding the role of private markets in capital formation, supporting angel investors and venture capital to strengthen the pipeline of companies entering public markets. Malaysia's domestic capital base, improved corporate governance, and value creation are seen as foundational elements to attract international investors. Additionally, Azizan stressed the importance of ASEAN integration, including better-connected capital markets, efficient cross-border payment systems, and the ASEAN Power Grid, to unlock investment opportunities and strengthen regional supply chains. The government remains committed to infrastructure development, economic diversification, and consistent policy implementation to support sustainable growth and ensure benefits reach the wider population. 'Whatever clarity that we've given, we've executed along that line. No surprises,' Azizan stated, underscoring that policy consistency and a supportive business environment remain central to Malaysia's investment appeal. The country's economy grew 5.3% in the third quarter of 2026, surpassing expectations, as reported by Bernama.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) — The government has allocated a record RM57 billion in financing facilities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under Budget 2027 to help the sector weather global economic uncertainties. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the allocation, an increase from the previous RM50 billion, reflected the government’s commitment to strengthening the sector’s resilience by improving access to financing, lowering business costs, and enhancing government service delivery. He said the government understands the pressures MSMEs face due to global economic fluctuations, including rising energy costs and supply chain disruptions that are […]

League of Women Voters–moderated candidate night in Falmouth brought federal, state and county candidates to Falmouth High to debate affordability, coastal resilience and immigration enforcement ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

KITA chair and state representative raised alarms about proposals inside the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system that could close small campuses. Local leaders and a public commenter urged preserving Rainy River Campus, citing workforce and economic impacts.

IMF chief urges urgent fiscal action as global economic resilience reaches limits: ISTANBUL: IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva on Wednesday urged governments to urgently strengthen public finances, warning that the global economy’s resilience to repeated shocks is reaching its limits, Anadolu Ajansi reported. #IMF #GlobalEconomy #FiscalPolicy #EconomicResilience #PublicFinances

Canada faces a choice: accept economic costs to diversify trade, strengthen resilience and protect sovereignty, or remain heavily dependent on the U.S.

Coconino County presented a two‑year WIOA local plan modification to realign workforce training to current labor-market conditions (unemployment ~5.3% July 2026), prioritize health care, construction, and manufacturing, and prepare rapid‑response services for an anticipated layoff of about 130 workers.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s economic focus has shifted from pursuing efficiency to building greater resilience as the country continues to outperform growth forecasts despite global uncertainty, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) said. MIDA chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said economic leadership also meant preparing Malaysia to seize clear opportunities while remaining resilient to unpredictable shocks. He said key fiscal reforms, including fuel subsidy rationalisation and the Fiscal Responsibility Act, had strengthened Malaysia’s public finances. “But economic reform must be matched by compassion; we must safeguard the vulnerable while building national capacity. “We must proactively […]

The RBI Governor said the world economy had shown considerable resilience despite repeated disruptions since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cathy Ewings, president of the Fall River Chamber of Commerce, said the community's 2024 referendum enabled the renovations and argued investment in schools directly supports local property values and economic vitality.

Rising non-performing loans and a credit quality deterioration raise questions.