GOVERNING: State government news on politics, management & financ en-us GOVERNING magazine provides leading intelligence articles on management, policy and politics to help guide and inspire innovative leaders across state and local government. Mon, 20 May 21:8:29 PDT Which States Added the Most Jobs This Year? http://www.governing.com/blogs/by-the-numbers/gov-payroll-employment-changes-for-states-2013.html Fri, 17 May 13:0:00 PDT View data showing changes in total employment for each state so far this year. Obama Losing Support of State and Local Officials, Survey Finds http://www.governing.com/blogs/by-the-numbers/government-officials-approval-of-obama-slipping.html Fri, 17 May 9:15:00 PDT 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. Areas with Most Commuters Reap Benefits and Costs http://www.governing.com/blogs/by-the-numbers/cities-counties-with-most-commuters.html Thu, 16 May 9:0:00 PDT 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. Which States Saw Voter Turnout Jump, Decline Most Last Year? http://www.governing.com/blogs/by-the-numbers/changes-in-voter-turnout-by-state-2012.html Mon, 13 May 9:15:00 PDT 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. GAO Report Paints Bleak Fiscal Outlook for States, Local Governments http://www.governing.com/blogs/by-the-numbers/gao-states-local-governments-fiscal-outlook-report.html Wed, 8 May 9:0:00 PDT A new report by the Government Accountability Office forecasts a gloomy outlook for state and local government budgets, finding an ever-widening gap between projected revenues and expenses for years to come. Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations as Unemployment Rate Falls http://www.governing.com/blogs/by-the-numbers/gov-jobs-report-government-employment-may-2013.html Fri, 3 May 11:0:00 PDT The economy added 165,000 jobs last month while the unemployment rate fell slightly to 7.5 percent. Survey: Median Pay for Top Local Officials is $103K http://www.governing.com/blogs/by-the-numbers/city-county-managers-public-officials-pay-survey.html Thu, 2 May 9:15:00 PDT A new survey tallies pay and benefits for chief appointed officials across the country, finding compensation varies greatly by locality. Youth Unemployment Reached Record Highs: What Can Officials Do About It? http://www.governing.com/blogs/by-the-numbers/youth-unemployment-rate-by-state.html Mon, 29 Apr 15:0:00 PDT The number of out-of-work teens and twenty-somethings climbed to record levels during the recession. View data for each state. America’s Rural-Urban Divide is Growing http://www.governing.com/blogs/by-the-numbers/gov-americas-rural-urban-divide-is-growing.html Sun, 28 Apr 12:0:00 PDT Rural populations are shrinking as Americans migrate to cities and suburbs. As a result, rural areas are mobilizing to grow and convince residents to stay. Midwestern States Suffered Most Job Losses in March http://www.governing.com/blogs/by-the-numbers/gov-midwestern-states-suffered-most-job-losses.html Fri, 19 Apr 12:0:00 PDT Most of the job losses last month were concentrated in Midwestern states. View employment data for each state.