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.

Ed FitzGerald: Agent of Change

The county executive has been key to helping Cuyahoga County, Ohio bounce back after a massive corruption scandal. Now he’d like to lead the whole state.

Technology Threatens Public Officials’ Safety

Several high-profile government officials were killed this year. Standing in the public light has always had its risks, but they’re higher than ever as tracking an official’s whereabouts can be as simple as following their Twitter feed.

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The value of tax incentives New Jersey has awarded to companies since January 2011, which is more than it awarded between the 15-year period between 1996 and 2011 combined.


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