Read about 10 people helping Detroit, the Untied States of America, whether New Jersey's tax incentives are paying off, fusion centers' struggle in the post-9/11 world and more.
Read about how Generation X is shaping government, forgotten federalism, insurance in an era of health-care reform, the uncertain future of high-speed rail and more.
Read about "the Peace Corps for geeks," coastal cities' flood-prevention efforts, pension reform success stories, company towns, a Tea Party-run county and more.
Read about the dangers of extreme goals, how states are helping veterans, notable management fads, the stigma of bankruptcy, the Bloomberg administration's legacy and more.
Read our first-ever International Issue to explore some of the best ideas and biggest challenges beyond America's borders that may help inform governance here at home.
Read about the top 10 legislative issues to watch in 2013, poverty among aging Americans, 20- and 30-something mayors, why cities keep investing in pension obligation bonds and more.
Nationally, six straight years of revenue declines have put enormous pressure on state and local governments, nevertheless, some are thriving. Standard & Poor's, the credit-rating agency, reports that it issued more bond upgrades than downgrades in 2012.
The Medicaid expansion and the Affordable Care Act are in full swing. With the influx of people who will be applying for benefits and the ACA requirement for online enrollment, it is more important than ever to verify the identities of those accessing benefits up front.
In this Mercer Report, you’ll learn how different organizations plan to tackle the new requirements of ACA and discover where most employer concerns are focused, who expects to be hardest hit, and how different health plans and Medicaid may impact overall costs.