The Institute

Today, hear more of WVIA's three-day series on the conflicting, regional views of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. And The Institute releases the 2026 Indicators Report.

Economic, demographic, and quality of life trends have been at the heart of The Institute's annual indicators report over the 21 years it has tracked data in NEPA. This year, major national issues also are making their presence felt: Artificial Intelligence, data centers, federal Medicaid cuts and tariffs.