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Alan Greenblatt

Alan Greenblatt is a former editor of Governing. He is the co-author of a standard textbook on state and local governments. He previously worked as a reporter for NPR and CQ and has written about politics and culture for many other outlets, print and online. He can be reached at Alan.greenblatt@outlook.com and on X at @AlanGreenblatt.

There was a time when mid-decade redistricting was common. Such efforts often backfired, which is why the practice remains rare.
A dozen years after bankruptcy, Detroit is in better shape than almost anyone could have imagined. But too much of the city remains poor, says Mary Sheffield, the probable next mayor.
A month after she was sworn in, Cara Spencer had to deal with a devastating tornado.
The park in Portland, Ore., takes up little space but has a whimsical history.
Many voters are switching party allegiances during the Trump era, but the parties aren't changing in ways that reflect their preferences.
An economist who helped convince the Biden administration to spend more on research bemoans the deep cuts proposed by President Donald Trump.
The organization has shaped state laws for 50 years. It may be at the height of its influence.
Ideas are now flowing down from Washington into the states, rather than the other way around.
Daniel Perez, the Florida Speaker, has been combatting the governor over various proposals and personal ambitions all year.
Andrew Cuomo avoided the mistakes that kept his father from reaching his full potential. But then he found other mistakes to make.