Chicago's Transit Chief

A policy to change behavior leaves a loser in its wake. BY Paul W. Taylor

NACo's Larry Naake is pushing for a commission of representatives from all forms of government. BY Josh Goodman

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn is proposing plans that focus less on roads and more on public transit. BY Josh Goodman

To cope with budget shortfalls, some states – like Michigan – are choosing to shut down their state fairs. BY Josh Goodman

More Republican gubernatorial candidates are skeptical of the science of climate change. BY Josh Goodman

In the recession's wake, states and localities face new realities. BY Peter Harkness

A new Maryland law prohibits schools from sending test scores to military recruiters. It might protect student privacy, but prevent career discovery. BY Tina Trenkner

In-house clinics help government reduce the cost of health benefit claims. BY Jessica Mulholland

Reno, Nev., plans to study local wind patterns, assessing its power in the region. BY Linda Baker

Short-term gimmicks to boost local sales tax revenue aren't working anymore. BY William Fulton

More than half a century after the streetcar's heyday, this transportation mode is poised to make a comeback. BY Tod Newcombe

Businesses are partnering with states to retain workers. BY Heather Kerrigan

Funding for state programs that research and analyze long-term issues is dwindling. BY Katherine Barrett & Richard Greene

Arizona pits the public sector against the private sector in a cloud e-mail face-off. BY Steve Towns

Some see California's future in Greece's current woes. BY John E. Petersen

Israel "Izzy" Colon is spearheading Philadelphia's efforts to become an immigrant hub. BY John Buntin