Mike Maciag

Recent Articles

• Disclosing Public Employee Pay Troubles Some Officials
• Apr 18, 2012
• A new GOVERNING survey finds some public officials do not think their compensation should be public as governments work to make the information more available.
• 48 Comments

• Bicycle Commuting Gains Traction In Cities
• Apr 11, 2012
• Many city dwellers are opting to ride their bikes to work. See data for your area on our interactive map.
• 10 Comments

• State, Local Government Employment Remains Flat in Jobs Report
• Apr 6, 2012
• The latest jobs report shows state and local government employment remained mostly unchanged in March.

• 2012 County Health Rankings Highlight Income Gap
• Apr 3, 2012
• While a myriad of factors determine a community’s overall health, a strong correlation exists between median household income and health outcomes, according to Governing’s analysis of data from the 2012 County Health Rankings, conducted by the University of Wisconsin and sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

• State Broadband Initiatives Accelerate to Bridge Digital Divide
• Mar 30, 2012
• States have recently accelerated efforts to boost Internet connection speeds and expand access to unserved regions of the country.
• 1 Comments

• State Broadband Projects and Initiatives
• Mar 30, 2012
• A summary of various initiatives states are pursuing to expand broadband access.
• 2 Comments

• Map: California Home to Most Densely Populated Areas
• Mar 26, 2012
• View city population density statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau's updated list of urban areas.
• 1 Comments

• Which States Have the Highest Public Corruption Convictions?
• Mar 23, 2012
• See how your state compares to others.
• 5 Comments

• Tennessee Legislature Passes Resolution Urging Titans to Sign Peyton Manning
• Mar 16, 2012
• The Tennessee Legislature has passed a resolution pleading the Tennessee Titans to sign quarterback Peyton Manning.

• Contractors, Quasi-Public Agencies Avoid Scrutiny, New Studies Show
• Mar 15, 2012
• Two new reports indicate contractors and quasi-public agencies often avert public records laws, leaving citizens in the dark.

• Report: States Make Significant Strides in Transparency
• Mar 14, 2012
• Several states upgraded their transparency efforts last year, while others lag behind. See how each state ranked in a new report.
• 2 Comments

• Governing Data Relaunches With New Look
• Mar 12, 2012
• Looking for data? Check out the new and improved Governing Data site.

• Are Local Government Cuts Nearing An End?
• Mar 9, 2012
• New data shows local public employee cuts have slowed. Does this mean governments are about to rehire?
• 5 Comments

• Average Unemployment Rate Fell in Most States in 2011
• Mar 1, 2012
• How did your state's unemployment rate compare to others last year? BLS data shows year-over-year improvements for most states.

• Prison Counts Decline As States Enact Reforms
• Feb 16, 2012
• The nation's prison population recently declined for the first time in nearly 40 years. View a map and detailed data for your state.