Recent articles by Alan Greenblatt from governing.com http://www.governing.com/authors/rss/rss/?a=87483767 Alan Greenblatt is a GOVERNING correspondent. How Ed FitzGerald Restored People’s Trust in Cuyahoga County, Ohio http://www.governing.com/topics/mgmt/gov-how-ed-fitzgerald-saved-cuyahoga-county.html The county executive has been key to helping Cuyahoga County, Ohio bounce back after a massive corruption scandal. Now he’d like to lead the whole state. What China's Unique Urbanization Can Teach America http://www.governing.com/topics/economic-dev/gov-what-chinas-unique-urbanization-can-teach-america.html Nineteen of the 20 fastest-growing cities in the world last year were in China. For more from Governing's first-ever International Issue, click here. Teachers Rack Up Wins Against Reform Efforts http://www.governing.com/topics/education/gov-teachers-beat-reform-efforts.html Education reform ideas that have generally received widespread support are experiencing pushback in the states, including some surprising places. States Double Down on Incentives to Woo Companies http://www.governing.com/topics/economic-dev/gov-states-use-incentives-to-woo-companies.html In the wake of the recession and the long, slow recovery from it, state and local governments have been even more eager to offer incentives to the few projects they have hopes of landing. The Era of Divided Government is Over http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-era-of-divided-government-over.html For the first time in a long time, one party holds both the legislature and governorship in 37 states. Newbies Infiltrate State Legislative Chambers http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-newbies-infiltrate-state-legislative-chambers.html Thanks to term limits and anti-incumbent fervor, half the lawmakers across the country have less than two years’ experience. When Will Governments Hire Again? http://www.governing.com/topics/economic-dev/gov-when-will-govt-hire-again.html Even where the fiscal picture has brightened, state and local officials are understandably wary about taking on new obligations. What Did the Stimulus Do for States? http://www.governing.com/topics/finance/gov-what-did-the-stimulus-do-for-states.html Governing interviewed Time correspondent Michael Grunwald, who argues in his new book that the stimulus has had more influence on domestic policy than any other piece of legislation in decades. Rural Areas Lose More Legislative Representation http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-rural-areas-lose-legislative-representation.html With fewer state lawmakers representing rural districts, issues important to rural areas may go unheard. In Vote-Counting, Human Errors Still Creep In http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-vote-counting-human-errors-still-creep-in.html New York has been reluctant to embrace technology when it comes to counting votes. Could the state’s hesitation be the source for its recent election debacles? For full election coverage, go to Governing's Election Center. One of the Most Segregated U.S. Cities Opens the Race Conversation http://www.governing.com/topics/public-justice-safety/gov-opening-race-conversation-in-cleveland.html Cleveland has started a yearlong series of forums on race relations to educate citizens and city leaders. When Governors Don’t Play Nice http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-when-governors-dont-play-nice.html Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal doesn’t even bother working with the state Legislature. Does it matter? Can You Separate Federal Issues from State Elections? http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-state-elections-federal-issue-separation.html Many state candidates are asked less about their stance on issues affecting the state and more about federal matters they can do little about. Did Wisconsin End the Recall Wave? http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-did-wisconsin-end-recall-wave.html Recalls have been on the rise. But after Gov. Scott Walker survived his election, two other high-profile recall attempts failed in Michigan and California. Cloud Computing Taxes Up in the Air in States http://www.governing.com/topics/technology/gov-cloud-computing-taxes-in-air.html A dozen states are debating whether they should and how they could tax cloud computing services.