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States are asking cities to take charge of more programs, but they may not provide enough support.
In October 1987, the first-ever issue of Governing debuted with a cover story on how in 1980, power and responsibility shifted from the federal government to the state and local level. Now, the same process is taking place again -- but from the states to cities and counties.
State and local governments are fending for themselves in unprecedented and imaginative ways. Things will never be quite the same.
While critics question the fairness of the bail bonds industry, proponents argue that its services save states money and keep defendants from fleeing.
Volunteers are taking on jobs once performed by public employees.