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John Buntin

John Buntin

Staff Writer

John Buntin is a staff writer at GOVERNING. He covers health care, public safety and urban affairs. A graduate of Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, he is the author of two books, "Governing States and Localities" (CQ Press) and "L.A. Noir: The Struggle for the Soul of America’s Most Seductive City" (Harmony Books).

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The Brookings Institution's "State of Metropolitan America" offers a look at the demographic future of America's 100 largest metro areas. In this installment: The growth patterns of the last decade don't bode well for those with green hopes.
The Brookings Institution's "State of Metropolitan America" offers a look at the demographic future of America's 100 largest metro areas. In this post to kick off a series: the "cultural generation gap."
Policymakers in Washington are debating whether states need more stimulus money, or whether it's time for them to start cutting.
A striking infographic shows how New Orleans has fared since Katrina.
Health care action, Supreme Court rulings and justice nominations makes this week one with huge impacts for state and local government.
A helpful, complete rundown by USA Today explains rotaries, roundabouts, traffic circles, and everything full circle.
The Brookings Institution Metropolitan Studies Program's maps offer a wonderful look into the changing demographics of the United States.
HHS is putting an amazing amount of health data out on the Web for free, including Community Clash, Google Hospital Finder, and Bing Health Maps.
A delightful animation of Dan Pink's ideas on how to motivate employees.