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
"Grills Bill" would outlaw renegade tooth-bejewelers. Memphis Commercial Appeal
48% of jobless pay in error? Sort of. Wichita Eagle
MN lawmakers wonder, do biz tax breaks work? Star-Tribune
More states consider Electoral College end-runs. Seattle Times
Levittown, reconsidered. Newsday
WA Legislature to push for biofuels. Seattle Times
When Castro dies, the city of Miami's throwing a party. Herald
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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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