Mike Maciag

Recent Articles

• What Areas Are Growing Oldest the Fastest?
• Jun 13, 2013
• New Census data shows most regions are seeing their age 65 and older population climb. But for some jurisdictions, the growth has been far more pronounced than others. View new demographic data for states and counties.
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• Metro Areas with the Most Blue-Collar STEM Jobs
• Jun 11, 2013
• A new Brookings report finds that there are far more STEM employees in the United States than previously estimated -- and the demand is growing. View maps and data for metro areas.

• The Implication of Long-Term Pay Freezes
• Jun 11, 2013
• Many public employees have waited years for salary increases, and recent surveys indicate pay freezes are continuing to persist. The implications have been far-reaching, from hindering employee retention to hurting morale.
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• As Feds Make Cuts, Local Government Employment Ticks Up
• Jun 7, 2013
• While the federal government began to feel the effects of the sequester, localities have added jobs in recent months.
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• Teacher Pension Systems Headed in Opposite Directions, Report Finds
• Jun 6, 2013
• A report published today examines projected retiree costs for three large school districts, evaluating cost savings of recent pension reforms.
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• Municipally Owned Bridges in Worse Condition Than State-Owned Ones
• Jun 4, 2013
• Bridges localities own are more than twice as likely to be considered structurally deficient as those on state roads. View detailed bridge inspection data for your state.
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• Christie's Bet on Tax Incentives Failed Expectations
• May 31, 2013
• Despite awarding nearly $2 billion in tax incentives, New Jersey's job growth trails other states.
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• States with Worst Bridges Face Uphill Battle
• May 28, 2013
• As transportation advocates push for bridge upgrades in response to the collapse in Washington state last week, it’s clear that some states have far more work to do than others.
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• Are Cities That Lost Population Making a Comeback?
• May 23, 2013
• New Census estimates suggest that many larger cities continue to see populations climb, including some that could be experiencing their first growth in years. View data for each city.
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• Education Spending Fell in 2011: See How Your State Compares
• May 21, 2013
• Per pupil spending fell for the first time ever in fiscal year 2011, with 21 states reporting declines. See rankings and totals for each state.

• Which States Added the Most Jobs This Year?
• May 17, 2013
• View data showing changes in total employment for each state so far this year.

• Obama Losing Support of State and Local Officials, Survey Finds
• May 17, 2013
• State and local government officials increasingly disapprove of President Obama and fear the country is headed in the wrong direction, a new Governing survey finds.
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• Areas with Most Commuters Reap Benefits and Costs
• May 16, 2013
• Many of the nation’s urban areas see their populations jump during the day with an influx of workers, requiring additional public services. View which counties have the most out-of-town commuters.
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• Which States Saw Voter Turnout Jump, Decline Most Last Year?
• May 13, 2013
• Thirty-eight states saw voter turnout drop last year, driven in large part by young adults and non-Hispanic whites heading to the polls at lower rates.
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