# Economic and administrative development in Hidalgo > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-administrative-development-in-hidalgo > Updated: 2026-09-06T20:40:46.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2. The state of Hidalgo continues to pursue economic and administrative development strategies under the administration of Governor Julio Menchaca Salazar. Key initiatives include the implementation of the Alternate Labor Inspection System (SAIL) to prevent corruption and assist with labor compliance, alongside significant public investment in the agricultural sector. Recent reports indicate that the state has generated over 39,545 formal jobs over a four-year period, with 20,000 placements facilitated through state labor services. These efforts include labor mobility programs that have placed workers in Germany, the United States, Canada, and Spain. Agricultural investment has seen a substantial increase, with the budget tripling from 229 million pesos in 2022 to over 721 million pesos. This funding supports Hidalgo’s national leadership in barley, wool, and pulque maguey production. Infrastructure remains a priority, with major projects identified including the AIFA-Pachuca and Mexico-Querétaro trains, the Water Plan, the Tula River sanitation project, and the Pachuca-Huejutla-Tamazunchale highway. The state has also secured over 147 billion pesos in committed private investment, projected to create approximately 191,000 new jobs. To support its status as a top tourism destination, the state is working to professionalize service providers and is updating the State Development Plan 2022-2028 to align public policy with regional growth. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Mauricio Kuri undergoes public polygraph test in Querétaro Querétaro Governor Mauricio Kuri underwent a voluntary automated polygraph test to promote transparency for future candidates, while the state congress prepares to review his latest government report. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hidalgo-secretary-of-government-delivers-fourth-government-report ### 2026-09-06: Hidalgo reports significant job growth and agricultural investment Hidalgo reports significant economic progress, including the creation of over 39,000 formal jobs and a tripling of the agricultural budget to bolster regional productivity and labor mobility. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hidalgo-state-reports-advancements-in-education-agriculture-and-tourism --- Cite as: Economic and administrative development in Hidalgo. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-administrative-development-in-hidalgo