Does Party Switching Help or Hurt Political Careers?

After Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee joined the Democratic Party in May -- his second switch in six years -- we looked back at how other politicians have fared since a switch.

Will the NSA Leak Hinder Open-Data Efforts?

The controversy surrounding the National Security Agency's online spying program, PRISM, has some state and local open-data proponents concerned it will negatively impact their image.

The Chicago Paradox

Despite its high murder rate, dysfunctional schools and aging transit, the central area of Chicago is growing faster than any other big city.

Impending Nurse Shortage Imperils Primary Care

The nation may be 260,000 nurses short by 2025, and the proposed solutions to address the future drought don’t look promising.

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The amount of federal funds that Mississippi receives is equal to nearly half of its state tax revenue, making it the highest ratio in the nation.


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