As EV sales surge and President Trump’s National Energy Emergency demands grid modernization, policy priorities clash between federal and state legislatures, setting the stage for a transformative time in America’s energy future

Law enforcement agencies are increasingly relying on AI-driven video analytics to process surveillance footage – a technology which is proving to be both powerful for solving crimes and is subject to scrutiny and controversy. Technological advancements are reshaping policy, addressing concerns around privacy and bias, and the balance between efficiency and civil liberties.

A book review of Your Team Loves Mondays… Right? by Kristin Sherry.

A book review of Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara

Post-2024 election discussions highlight the need for greater government efficiency and expanded oversight, as fraud, waste & abuse remain critical issues despite the proven successes of government inspectors general.

Modern courts are evolving to address declining public trust and integrating new technology to better expand access to justice, but there still remain opportunities to improve jury inclusivity and juror experience.

AI tools have enabled court and government employees to focus more on human interactions in their work and provided learning opportunities to improve equity and reduce bias in judicial outcomes.

Additional resources from my presentation at the Place Matters Summit in Grand Rapids, November 2024

A book review of We the Possibility by Mitchell Weiss.