Recent articles by News Staff from governing.com http://www.governing.com/authors/rss/rss/?a=152588575 Full Coverage of Federal Shutdown's Impact on State and Local Governments http://www.governing.com/blogs/fedwatch/gov-full-coverage-shutdown-impact.html For comprehensive and ongoing coverage of the federal shutdown on state and local governments, agencies and employees, look no further. Obama's Budget: What States and Cities Need to Know http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-obama-2014-budget.html President Barack Obama released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2014 Wednesday. We break it down to tell you how it impacts states, cities and counties and their specific programs. Full Coverage of Sequestration's Impact on States and Localities http://www.governing.com/blogs/fedwatch/gov-sequestration-impact-full-coverage.html In-depth coverage of how $1.2 trillion in federal spending cuts over the next decade will affect states, cities and counties. Miss Outlook in the States and Localities? Get Full Conference Coverage http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-outlook-2013-coverage.html Public officials and private stakeholders met in Washington, D.C., last week to discuss the biggest issues facing states and localities. View photos and read our coverage. State of the State Addresses: List of Text Transcripts http://www.governing.com/news/state/governors-state-of-the-state-addresses-transcripts-2013.html Read transcripts and view word clouds for each governor's 2013 State of the State address. Data Centers, 7 Dying Technologies and a Broadband Partnership http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/gt-data-centers-dying-technologies.html Plus: the expansion of Boston's hotline app and more Gregoire Emerges as Top Contender to Head EPA http://www.governing.com/news/state/Gregoire-Emerges-as-Top-Contender-to-Head-EPA.html The Seattle Post Intelligencer is reporting that President Barack Obama is about to nominate outgoing Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire as the new head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, according to a very private prediction from a very senior source in Washington's congressional delegation. Governing's Top Stories of 2012 http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/gov-governings-top-stories-of-2012.html We have compiled a list of the ten stories that our readers paid the most attention to this year. Detroit Approves Plan to Plant 15,000 Trees on City Lots http://www.governing.com/news/local/detroit-approves-plan-to-build-15000-trees-on-city-lots.html The controversial decisions means the city will transfer 140 acres of land to a single company. Fiscal Cliff: Full Coverage of State, Local Impact http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-fiscal-cliff-full-coverage.html The clock is ticking for Congress and President Barack Obama to make a deal to avoid the spending cuts and tax increases set to ring in the New Year. Fiscal Cliff: Full Coverage of State, Local Impact http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-fiscal-cliff-full-coverage.html The clock is ticking for Congress and President Barack Obama to make a deal to avoid the spending cuts and tax increases set to ring in the New Year. Fate of Honolulu's Rail Project Hinges on Mayoral Election http://www.governing.com/news/local/fate-of-honolulu-rail-project-hinges-on-mayoral-rlection.html The two candidates vying in a runoff have polarized views on the merit of the multi-billion dollar effort. PennDOT Probes Senior "Ghost Riders" http://www.governing.com/news/state/pennsylvania-department-of-transportation-penndot-investigates-ghost-riders.html State officials are trying to account for a 50 percent drop in senior bus ridership in one county. New Orleans May Get New Low-Cost Airline http://www.governing.com/news/New-Orleans-May-Get-New-Low-Cost-Airline.html A businessman says he needs the mayor's approval to launch a new airline in New Orleans. New Orleans May Get New Low-Cost Airline http://www.governing.com/news/New-Orleans-May-Get-New-Low-Cost-Airline.html A businessman says he needs the mayor's approval to launch a new airline in New Orleans.