Opportunity, Equity, Innovation & Economics. Working to advance better outcomes for people, families & communities. @YaleTobinCenter
New Haven, CT
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Dave Wilkinson retweeted
AI is making it faster and cheaper to find and exploit weaknesses in our digital infrastructure — as this week’s discovery of critical, decade-old flaws in PHP made clear.
Despite federal inaction, Virginia is leading the way to address the serious threats posed by the rapid development of AI.
Today, I have signed a new executive directive to strengthen the Commonwealth’s cybersecurity, improve coordination, and develop a Commonwealth-wide plan to prevent and respond to AI-related cyberattacks.
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
Today, I’m issuing an executive directive to strengthen the Commonwealth’s cybersecurity and address the threats posed by the rapid development of artificial intelligence.
This moment demands leadership, coordination, and a thoughtful path forward to address these serious threats — particularly as we have seen no leadership from this President and his allies in Congress.
This is just the beginning — I’ll continue to leverage my authority as the Governor of Virginia to address potential threats, strengthen our Commonwealth’s security, and prioritize the safety of Virginians.
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
This morning, members of my cabinet and I voted early!
In-person early voting is ongoing through Oct. 31 in ALL localities across Virginia.
Find your early voting location, check your registration, and VOTE!
elections.virginia.gov/casti…
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
On Friday, I signed an executive order to immediately implement many of the core pieces of Virginia's Data Center Accountability Framework and create Virginia’s new AI Task Force to address growing concerns and risks posed by the rapid development of artificial intelligence — including workforce displacement, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
While other states are taking a pause to figure out next steps, Virginia is ready to take the next step to improve accountability and chart a new path forward.
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
Thank you, @GovernorVA and members of the Virginia legislator for keeping the resources for a Virginia Digital Service in the budget. Great news! Now, some very exciting work begins.
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
I fully agree! Strengthening our capacity is critical as we look to implement both state and federal changes within the social safety net among other critical state functions.
Let’s go!
Love this proposal from @GovernorVA! Building state capacity is important because it means government actually working for people and it means government getting things done.
We should want government to work and we should want it to work well!
richmond.com/news/state-regi…
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
Smart moves from our new governor!
Dear VA legislators: this is an investment that will show major returns --- not just in cost savings, but also in better services for Virginians.
Virginia’s government should be focused on delivering services to families efficiently and effectively. Particularly in the wake of deep federal cuts, it’s all the more clear that we need user-friendly online systems to deliver information and support to Virginians.
Modeled on the successes of leading states, we need a statewide digital services team focused on standing up new systems, fixing long-standing problems, and making government work.
richmond.com/news/state-regi…
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
Virginia’s government should be focused on delivering services to families efficiently and effectively. Particularly in the wake of deep federal cuts, it’s all the more clear that we need user-friendly online systems to deliver information and support to Virginians.
Modeled on the successes of leading states, we need a statewide digital services team focused on standing up new systems, fixing long-standing problems, and making government work.
richmond.com/news/state-regi…
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
Love this proposal from @GovernorVA! Building state capacity is important because it means government actually working for people and it means government getting things done.
We should want government to work and we should want it to work well!
richmond.com/news/state-regi…
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
We're hiring! The Director will help build our brand, establish an institutional voice for public engagement, attract new partners as philanthropic supporters, & demonstrate how our commitment to rigorous research can move the needle for society.
Apply: careers.yale.edu/us/en/job/1…
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
This Friday, October 10, the Center for a New Economy (CNE) and the Tobin Center for Economic Policy will host a special event at @Yale commemorating the 50th anniversary of the landmark Tobin Report on Puerto Rico.
Learn more and register here: tobin.yale.edu/events/2025/5…
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
We are pleased to welcome Yohannes Abraham as a Distinguished Policy Fellow!
Abraham brings experience at the highest levels of public service, including as a U.S. Ambassador and senior White House official in two administrations. Full announcement here: tobin.yale.edu/news/251020/y…
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
Why do US highway projects cost so much?
As part of a series exploring what abundance could mean for transportation, Bloomberg @CityLab contributor @DavidZipper spoke with @ZLiscow about how state DOTs could become more efficient and effective: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
We stopped by #YaleAtClimateWeek to talk with @MikeGrunwald about the bad science behind biofuels and how to fix the climate food crisis.
Thanks to everyone who joined a great discussion!
ALT Tobin Center Faculty Director Steve Berry, Mike Grunwald, and Tobin Center Senior Policy Fellow Tim Searchinger together at Climate Week 2025.
ALT Mike Grunwald speaks at Climate Week 2025.
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
Policymakers who want to ⬇️federal deficits &⬆️economic growth might be especially interested in policy changes that could achieve both.
Elmendorf, Hubbard, & @ZLiscow examine what pro-growth "abundance" policies can achieve from a budgetary perspective. tobin.yale.edu/research/pro-…
ALT Pro-growth policies alone can't stabilize federal debt by Douglas Elmendorf, Glenn Hubbard, and Zachary Liscow
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
In 2024, we welcomed new faculty, set research + teaching milestones, saw faculty earn prestigious awards, placed PhD graduates in top positions, and hosted hundreds of economists to present cutting-edge research.
Learn more in our 2024 Annual Magazine: economics.yale.edu/news/2412…
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
“Outside of New York, LA, Chicago and Houston, often the hospitals are really the biggest employers in town. They’ve got these beautiful campuses and rolling grass lawns, and you say, ‘Oh gosh, this is good for the economy.’ But what we’re starting to see is that many of our local health systems are boa constrictors just tightening around and squeezing the life of some of these local economies.” -- Yale Economist Zach Cooper 11/12
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
This study on pre-k access shows that parents' earnings rise by 21.7% during the pre-kindergarten years, with gains persisting for at least six years post-enrollment.
Incredible outcomes that all policymakers and employers should be thinking about. tobin.yale.edu/news/241010/n…
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
Spending on child care is one of the most effective, pro-work policies in the US.
It's crazy the US doesn't have universal pre-K nationwide.
Parents who can get their kids into universal pre-K are able to have full-time jobs and earn more $$. Those ramifications help the economy -- and the family -- immensely.
Dave Wilkinson retweeted
Groundbreaking new study finds preK is one of most effective, pro-work policies ever evaluated.
Tax records show every $1 spent on free full-day preK generated $6 back
ROI mostly came from extra pay parents earned b/c they had more hours of care for kids wapo.st/4gW9g40
