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Report

Generosity After the LA Fires: Charitable Giving and the Road Ahead to Rebuilding

In the aftermath of the devastating Eaton and Palisades Wildfires in Los Angeles, philanthropic institutions, corporations, community-based organizations, and individuals generated a significant cross-sectoral charitable giving response—and...
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Alexander Meeks

Director, 10,000 Communities Initiative, Milken Institute Finance
Alexander Meeks is a director at Milken Institute Finance. He focuses on helping communities accelerate resilient disaster recovery and adapt to extreme weather events.
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Research and Data Tools

Best-Performing Cities 2026: Resilience in a Cooling Economy

Best-Performing Cities 2026: Resilience in a Cooling Economy evaluates the economic performance of 403 US metropolitan areas as growth slows and cost pressures rise. The index ranks metros across key indicators of jobs, wages, and high-tech...

Best-Performing Cities 2026: Resilience in a Cooling Economy evaluates the economic performance of 403 US metropolitan areas as growth slows and cost pressures rise. The index ranks metros across key...

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Maggie Switek, PhD, Brock Smith, and Ruben Turok
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News Release

Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers, AR and St. George, UT Top Milken Institute’s 2026 Annual Ranking of Best-Performing Cities

The Milken Institute's 2026 Best-Performing Cities report ranks 411 US cities based on labor market strength, high-tech sector growth, housing affordability, and access to economic opportunity.

The Milken Institute's 2026 Best-Performing Cities report ranks 411 US cities based on labor market strength, high-tech sector growth, housing affordability, and access to economic opportunity.

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Sam Roth

Associate Director, Media Relations
Sam Roth is the associate director of media relations for the Milken Institute. Based out of the Washington, DC, office, she oversees media coverage for the Health and Strategic Philanthropy pillars.
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