What Trump Means for State and Local Races

Whether Wisconsin's approach makes hiring for government jobs more efficient -- or simply politicizes it -- will influence if and how other states revisit their civil service systems. BY Alan Greenblatt

Most states are low on cash, but they’re still willing to spend to attract top-shelf companies like Tesla. BY Alan Greenblatt

Of all American towns, Baltimore gives its mayors some of the most control. Some hate that, yet attempts to change it have failed. BY Alan Greenblatt

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned former Gov. Bob McDonnell's corruption conviction on Monday. Before that, the case led Virginia lawmakers to set stricter ethics rules -- or so it seemed. BY Alan Greenblatt

Cities love to boast that they're special. It's not always true, but it can be a useful myth. BY Alan Ehrenhalt

The uncertainty of where they'll live is creating new challenges. BY Peter Harkness

In recent years, more rural voters have flocked to the GOP -- a trend that will likely impact this year's governors races. BY Alan Greenblatt

Baltimore is at the forefront of a movement to expand public health's arena to include social ills such as gun violence and drug addiction. BY Mattie Quinn

The nation's driest city wants to market its water-saving efforts to the rest of the world. BY Elizabeth Daigneau

The 20 percent who run America need to start paying serious attention to the plight of the middle and lower classes. BY Aaron M. Renn

Oklahoma City successfully farmed out economic development. BY Scott Beyer

Cities, counties and states put a lot of effort -- and money -- into lobbying other levels of government. BY Mike Maciag

When a disaster strikes, skilled management can save lives and political futures. BY Katherine Barrett & Richard Greene

In his two books, Norm Stamper offers recommendations for change. BY Mark Funkhouser

Technology is transforming the way police fight crime, making it safer for not only officers but also criminals and innocent bystanders. BY Tod Newcombe

Not that sharing economy though -- the other one. BY Frank Shafroth

The city recently unearthed a man-made marvel. BY Elizabeth Daigneau