Zach Patton is a GOVERNING senior editor. He writes about a range of topics, including education, social policy issues, and urban planning and design. Patton is also the editor of GOVERNING's Management e-newsletter.
E-mail: zpatton@governing.com
States take up bills to oppose REAL ID Act. Billings Gazette
"Secret" UT legislation shows up on unofficial website. SL Tribune
In TN, a facelift for "monkey trial" square. Memphis Commercial Appeal
St. Paul targets "TV billboards." Pioneer Press
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Zach Patton is a GOVERNING senior editor. He writes about a range of topics, including education, social policy issues, and urban planning and design. Patton is also the editor of GOVERNING's Management e-newsletter.
E-mail: zpatton@governing.com 
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