Dr. Kollin Napier on Mississippi’s Bold AI Vision

Dr. Kollin Napier on Mississippi’s Bold AI Vision

Washington CORE sat down with Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), to learn how one of America’s most overlooked states is rewriting the AI playbook. Founded in 2023, MAIN is the nation’s first fully statewide AI...
Peter A. Tatian on the Quiet Crisis of Heirs’ Property

Peter A. Tatian on the Quiet Crisis of Heirs’ Property

Washington CORE recently spoke with Mr. Peter A. Tatian, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute and U.S. housing policy expert, to discuss the long-standing issue of “heirs’ property” in the United States — land and homes passed down without formal wills, often...
Mayor Tim Kelly on Chattanooga’s AI-First Strategy

Mayor Tim Kelly on Chattanooga’s AI-First Strategy

Washington CORE recently sat down with Mayor Tim Kelly of Chattanooga, Tennessee, to discuss how this mid-sized city is leading the nation in municipal AI implementation. A Columbia and Emory graduate, Mayor Kelly blends his experience in entrepreneurship, education,...
Dr. Casey Dawkins on Housing Reform and Innovation

Dr. Casey Dawkins on Housing Reform and Innovation

Washington CORE recently sat down with Dr. Casey Dawkins, Professor of Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Maryland, to examine the drivers of the U.S. housing shortage and the path forward. Drawing on decades of housing policy research, Dr. Dawkins...