As we welcome 2025, we reflect on some of the most popular stories from 2024. These stories demonstrate the Commerce Department’s commitment to building an economy that works for all Americans, including increasing access to affordable, reliable high-speed Internet, revitalizing the semiconductor and manufacturing industries, and producing accurate and reliable data on our Nation’s economy and the use of artificial intelligence. This year’s top stories also showcased our dedication to creating the conditions for economic growth and opportunity for all communities including the need to expand our Nation’s workforce by increasing the number of women in STEM and trade-related fields. 

Top blogs for 2024

Two Years Later: Funding from CHIPS and Science Act Creating Quality Jobs, Growing Local Economies, and Bringing Semiconductor Manufacturing Back to America

In recognition of the second anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act, the Commerce Department announced over $30 billion in proposed CHIPS private sector investments spanning 23 projects in 15 states. 

Manufacturing Booms Thanks to Biden-Harris Administration Investments 

The Commerce Department has invested billions of dollars in U.S. manufacturing in communities across America and has made transformational investments in what and how we manufacture in the United States.  

Preparing Open Data for the Age of AI

The explosion of generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in the public consciousness has created both excitement and trepidation and has the potential to change how we work, learn, play, and consume information. 

Commerce Data Show Strong Economic Gains Due to Americans Making and Spending More

GDP increased at an annual rate of 2.8 percent in the third quarter of 2024. Growth was in large part due to Americans making and spending more. 

Biden-Harris Administration Delivering on Promise to Connect Everyone in America to Reliable High-Speed Internet Service

Commerce remains committed to digital equity connecting more than 2.4 million unserved homes and small businesses to high-speed Internet service. 

U.S. Remains World’s Top Destination for Foreign Direct Investment for 12^th Consecutive Year

Foreign investors were encouraged by higher-than-anticipated GDP growth in 2023, which was attributed to strong consumer and government expenditure, and robust export levels. 

Women in STEM: Representation Matters

When people learn about the achievements of people with whom they identify, they believe they can achieve them, too. 

Continuing to Outpace Expectations, U.S. Economy Gains Over 300,000 Jobs in March

Job creation in March exceeded expectations and GDP and incomes rose in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. 

Commerce’s USPTO Announces National Strategy to Empower Innovators and Entrepreneurs from All Communities

Increasing participation in STEM, inventorship, and innovation among youth and those from historically underrepresented communities. 

Harnessing the Talents of Women in the Growing Trades Workforce

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stresses the need to recruit, train, hire, and retain thousands of women in construction and the trades. 

Commerce Secretary Raimondo Applauds Kenya as a Leader in Africa’s Digital Transformation 

Historic partnership with Kenya promotes the safe and responsible development and deployment of AI.

Bringing Economic Equity and Opportunity to America’s Tribal Communities 

A healthy and successful Indian Country is at the heart of a prosperous American economy. Economic growth only matters if it's equally shared. 

The Commerce Department is committed to driving the U.S. economic competitiveness, strengthening domestic industry, and spurring the growth of quality jobs in all communities across the country.