These Governors Are Rich, But Are They Effective?
The wealthy are increasingly seeking their state's highest office. Winning has been the easy part.
The Week in Public Finance: A Hockey Brawl in St. Louis, New Jersey's Pension Plan and Another Illinois Impasse
A roundup of money (and other) news governments can use.
For the Future of Anti-Abortion Laws, Look to Missouri
Health policy experts say other conservative states often follow Missouri's lead on abortion measures. This year, the state passed several never-before-seen regulations.
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COMMENTARY
Infrastructure Lessons From One of the Nation’s First P3s
A 75-year-old highway project offers clues to solving a critical present-day problem.
Work for Us – Or Else: The Rise of Noncompete Contracts
It's now common, even for lower-paying jobs, to make employees pledge their loyalty to companies. Some states are stepping in to stop the corporate abuse.
Term Limits Could Hurt Republicans in 2018
Twice as many Republicans can't run again for state legislative office. That could help Democrats, but how much?
States Add a Human (Services) Touch to 'Stat'
Colorado is one of the few governments to employ the data-driven approach in human services. It's helping the state tackle major problems.
What Does the National Opioid Emergency Mean for States and Cities?
There are still some major unanswered questions about Trump's declaration.
Speeding Plays an Even Bigger Role in Traffic Deaths Than We Thought, Say Feds
The National Transportation Safety Board wants governments to crack down on speeding, which claims as many traffic deaths as drunk driving. But the hard question is: How?
Transportation Innovation’s Crucial Ingredient
For the revolution to succeed, smart regulators and thoughtful entrepreneurs will need to work together.
Why Are Government Websites So Bad?
Broken links, outdated information and mysterious abbreviations are just a few of the problems.
Legal or Not, States Forge Ahead With 401(k)-for-Everyone Plans
Congress jeopardized the future of state plans to help private employees save for retirement. States don't seem to care.
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Hackers' Little Helpers: Employees With Bad 'Cyber-Hygiene'
Governments are starting to realize that cybersecurity isn't just the responsibility of the IT department.
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Confederate monuments and statues on public property in the United States. Most of them are in the South, and 32 of them have been dedicated or rededicated since 2000.
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The Rise of the 'Night Mayor' in America
The concept caught fire in Europe and is gaining relevance in large and small cities across the Atlantic.
Throwing Money at Businesses Has Been a Bad Idea Since the Start
It's time to abandon corporate tax breaks. Just look at their history.
Promoting the Good That Public Institutions Do
A code of ethics should be about more than preventing abuses. It should also promote positive contributions.
Can We Build Inclusive, Innovative Local Economies?
A new learning collaborative is charting efforts in four metros to connect minority communities to entrepreneurial resources.
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Investing in Culture to Enhance Creativity and Social Engagement
Mayors are using the arts to enliven their communities.
Is Automation Anxiety All Hype?
Fears are spreading that automation will be a massive job-killer. But the extent to which that could be true depends on the region and industry -- and which researcher you talk to.
States Hope to Make One of the Dirtiest, Deadliest Jobs a Little Safer
Garbage workers are killed on the job more often than police or firefighters.
Is California's Housing Plan Missing the Mark?
The state's lawmakers are working on ways to address its affordable housing crisis, but advocates and academics say they're not going about it in the best way.
What Happens When the Attorney General Refuses to Defend a Law?
In lawsuits involving high-profile partisan issues, some state AGs choose to sit out.
