Michigan Gov. Snyder: It's Time for a Nerd

Gov. Rick Snyder has yet to formally announce his bid for re-election, but his latest video touts his accomplishments and says there's much more work to do.


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Parody of Robin Thicke Video Calls San Diego Mayor's Resignation

The video to the tune of the summer pop hit "Blurred Lines" has created a modest storm for its attempt to make light of the sexual harassment scandal threatening to drive Bob Filner from office.


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Anthony Weiner's First Campaign Ad

In his first ad that seeks to convince voters he should be New York City's next mayor, the scandalized ex-Congressman vows to fight "powerful voices."


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L.A.'s War on Traffic

Los Angeles has long been the most congested city in America. But technology the city has gradually been deploying for years could hold the key to solving traffic problems in Southern California -- and beyond.


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Photo Galleries


    • Chicago Fights Gangs with Facebook
    • After experiencing a homicide rate that earned it international attention last year, Chicago is upending the traditional style of policing and using social networks to rank people’s likelihood of killing and being killed.

    • Sprawling Houston's Movin' On Up
    • Even the country’s most sprawling, least dense, most automobile-dependent city in America is trying to adapt to people’s preference for urban living.




    • Inside L.A.'s Automated Traffic System
    • See how Los Angeles' new system operates and why it means more green lights for drivers in one of the nation's most congested cities.


    • The World's Largest Tunneling Machine
    • The 7,000-ton machine, named after Seattle's first female mayor, is digging a tunnel this summer to replace the city's iconic highway, the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

    • What Makes a Schwinn Bike?
    • Schwinn bikes first appeared on streets in the 19th century and were built in such a unique way that decades-old Schwinns can still be seen in Chicago and other bike-friendly cities.

    • Inside Puerto Rico: The 51st State?
    • Puerto Rico residents are split on the future of their territory. Take a look inside the territory and those involved in the debate.



    • Detroit's Ponyride Helps Locals
    • Detroit restauranteur Phil Cooley rents space in his 30,000 square foot building to artists, nonprofits and entrepreneurs at extremely low rates.

    • The Lawn Mower Gang of Detroit
    • Rain or shine, The Mower Gang, a group of self-proclaimed "renegade landscapers," clean up Detroit’s neglected parks on a regular basis.

    • 10 People Helping Save Detroit
    • It's not clear what future the Motor City holds, but the following people will play critical roles in shaping it.

    • The Heidelberg Project Brightens Detroit
    • The art project features brightly colored paint and found objects adorning homes in a neighborhood of Detroit that might otherwise seem bleak.


    • Solar-Powered Public Restrooms
    • The Portland Loo is popular with not only the citizens of the Oregon city but other cities too.


    • Top 10 Cities Dependent on Manufacturing
    • Many manufacturing hubs are in the Upper Midwest. The following ten metro areas have the highest percentage of manufacturing workers.


    • The Geek Squad
    • A team of technologists tasked with solving Louisville, Ky.'s biggest problems camps out in the city for a month.

    • Hoboken, N.J., During and After Sandy
    • Months after Hoboken "filled up like a bathtub" when Superstorm Sandy hit, the cleanup is still going on.






    • Outlook 2013 Conference
    • Public and private leaders at Governing's Outlook in the States and Localities conference in D.C.

    • Public Housing in Vienna
    • One of Vienna’s public housing developments is also the longest residential building in the world.

    • School Safety and Design
    • Some states are funding school safety improvements after the Newtown shootings.

    • Neal King: The Skiing Mayor
    • The mayor of little Taos Ski Valley, N.M., is also a full-time ski instructor.



    • Trash Trucks Through the Years
    • This year marks the 100th anniversary of the mechanized garbage truck. See what they looked like before that.

    • Cohousing in Washington, D.C.
    • Once a relative novelty, communal living facilities continue to increase in popularity.

    • A City Hall Turned Restaurant
    • Duluth's old City Hall is now an alehouse where patrons can ponder legislation and enjoy a pint.

    • Joplin, Mo., After the Storm
    • The city had one of the most efficient recovery efforts after one of the costliest tornadoes.




    • Cost of Government Summit
    • Where state and local government officials explore how we can afford the government we need.




    • Bus Rapid Transit in Cleveland
    • Cleveland's 4-year-old bus rapid transit line is considered one of the country’s top BRT systems.



    • Old Saltville, Virginia
    • This small town had a decades-long relationship with a company before it closed its doors in 1971.



Videos

    • Michigan Gov. Snyder: It's Time for a Nerd
    • Gov. Rick Snyder has yet to formally announce his bid for re-election, but his latest video touts his accomplishments and says there's much more work to do.

    Michigan Gov. Snyder: It's Time for a Nerd

    Gov. Rick Snyder has yet to formally announce his bid for re-election, but his latest video touts his accomplishments and says there's much more work to do.


  • Parody of Robin Thicke Video Calls San Diego Mayor's Resignation

    The video to the tune of the summer pop hit "Blurred Lines" has created a modest storm for its attempt to make light of the sexual harassment scandal threatening to drive Bob Filner from office.


    • Anthony Weiner's First Campaign Ad
    • In his first ad that seeks to convince voters he should be New York City's next mayor, the scandalized ex-Congressman vows to fight "powerful voices."

    Anthony Weiner's First Campaign Ad

    In his first ad that seeks to convince voters he should be New York City's next mayor, the scandalized ex-Congressman vows to fight "powerful voices."


    • L.A.'s War on Traffic
    • Los Angeles has long been the most congested city in America. But technology the city has gradually been deploying for years could hold the key to solving traffic problems in Southern California -- and beyond.

    L.A.'s War on Traffic

    Los Angeles has long been the most congested city in America. But technology the city has gradually been deploying for years could hold the key to solving traffic problems in Southern California -- and beyond.


    • The "Robin Hood of Pothole Repairs"
    • Ron Chane has roamed the streets of Jackson, Miss., for weeks, filling in the crater-heavy roads with buckets of stolen city asphalt and his own sweat.

    The "Robin Hood of Pothole Repairs"

    Ron Chane has roamed the streets of Jackson, Miss., for weeks, filling in the crater-heavy roads with buckets of stolen city asphalt and his own sweat.


    • Wendy Davis Vows Continued Abortion Fight
    • The Texas state Senator who successfully filibustered an abortion bill last week appeared on ABC's 'This Week' to discuss the global support she's received and how she plans to continue to keep the bill from becoming a law.

    Wendy Davis Vows Continued Abortion Fight

    The Texas state Senator who successfully filibustered an abortion bill last week appeared on ABC's 'This Week' to discuss the global support she's received and how she plans to continue to keep the bill from becoming a law.


  • Cory Booker's First U.S. Senate Campaign Ad

    The Newark, N.J., mayor is running in a special August primary for the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat.


    • Gov. Christie and Jimmy Fallon 'Slow Jam' About N.J. Senate Election
    • New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon June 12 in one of the show's most popular segments — “Slow Jam the News” — to talk (and joke) about his state's special U.S. Senate election, 2016 presidential rumors and his weight.

    Gov. Christie and Jimmy Fallon 'Slow Jam' About N.J. Senate Election

    New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon June 12 in one of the show's most popular segments — “Slow Jam the News” — to talk (and joke) about his state's special U.S. Senate election, 2016 presidential rumors and his weight.


  • Author, City Manager Ted Gaebler Defends California Business Climate

    Texas Gov. Rick Perry is trying to coax California businesses into moving to his state, citing a better business climate. Author and Rancho Cordova, Calif., City Manager Ted Gaebler defends his state's business environment.


    • The Geek Squad
    • Learn how a team of technologists helped Louisville, Ky., improve its criminal justice system.

    The Geek Squad

    Learn how a team of technologists helped Louisville, Ky., improve its criminal justice system.


    • 3 Tips for Acting Like a Tech Entrepreneur
    • Palo Alto, Calif., CIO Jonathan Reichental talks to Contributing Governing Editor Steve Towns about lessons learned from the city's use of an idea from the commercial technology industry.

    3 Tips for Acting Like a Tech Entrepreneur

    Palo Alto, Calif., CIO Jonathan Reichental talks to Contributing Governing Editor Steve Towns about lessons learned from the city's use of an idea from the commercial technology industry.


    • The Evolution of a City Logo
    • The creators of Colorado Springs' new logo explain how they approached the project and the work that went into creating the design.

    The Evolution of a City Logo

    The creators of Colorado Springs' new logo explain how they approached the project and the work that went into creating the design.


    • Social Media Advice for Government
    • Kristy is known as "GovGirl" in the government technology industry. She is a former city government web manager who has a passion for social media, technology and the lighter side of government life.

    Social Media Advice for Government

    Kristy is known as "GovGirl" in the government technology industry. She is a former city government web manager who has a passion for social media, technology and the lighter side of government life.


  • Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick addresses the 2012 Democratic National Convention

    Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick addresses the 2012 Democratic National Convention


  • Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee addresses the 2012 Republican National Convention.

    Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee addresses the 2012 Republican National Convention.


  • Thomas Gallas, CEO, Torti Gallas and Partners on Redefining Retirement

    Thomas M. Gallas, Chief Executive Officer, Torti Gallas and Partners in Silver Spring, Md., discusses redefining retirement and senior housing.


  • Liberty Village Co-Housing Development in Union Bridge, Maryland

    Multi-generational and seniors-only co-housing developments like Liberty Village are redefining how seniors live before retirement and after.


  • Brian O'Looney, Torti Gallas Design Architect/Partner, on Walkable Urban Communities for Seniors

    Brian O'Looney, Design Architect/Partner, Torti Gallas and Partners, in Silver Spring, Md., discusses designing a new generation of urban communities for seniors.


  • Nevada Governor's GOP Convention Speech

    Gov. Brian Sandoval addressed Republican convention delegates in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday.


  • RNC: Wisconsin Delegates Hangout on Google

    The first Google Hangout from any national convention took place in Tampa, Fla., this year.


  • Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn Seeks Ban on Assault Weapons

    Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn speaks on assault weapons and large-capacity weapon magazines.


  • New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Breaks Ground on Solar Farm

    New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Breaks Ground on Solar Farm


  • NYC Mayor Announces Apt. Competition

    Michael Bloomberg announces a competition to develop an apartment model for small households.


  • Connecticut Celebrates Green Jobs

    Connecticut senators Ed Meyer and Martin Looney tour a New Haven biodiesel facility.


  • San Francisco Mayor at Intersolar Conference

    Ed Lee speaks at the Intersolar North America Conference.


  • N.J. Governor Says No to Federal Money

    Chris Christie: "Please don't send me any more money to hire public employees."


  • D.C. Museum Explores Design with Mini-Golf

    The National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., builds an indoor miniature golf course.


  • D.C. Police Chief on Post-9/11 Info Sharing

    Cathy Lanier discusses the improvements D.C. has made since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.


  • Phoenix Mayor Comments on Immigration

    Phoenix Officials Comment on Immigration Ruling.


  • Arizona Gov. Brewer on Immigration Ruling

    The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the part of the state's controversial immigration law.


  • Washington State Ebey Slough Bridge

    Washington state leaders celebrate the life of the 85-year-old Ebey Slough Bridge.


  • Illinois State Sen. Bill Brady on Pension Reform

    Illinois State Sen. Bill Brady discusses Pension Reform


  • Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn Talks Medicaid

    Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn Talks Medicaid and Pension Reform


  • New Parks and Recreation Commissioner

    Mayor Bloomberg Names New Parks and Rec Commissioner


  • New York Middle Class STAR Rebate

    New York Sen. Lee Zeldin on the Middle Class STAR Rebate


    • State of the Postal Service
    • USPS Postmaster General talks to employees about agency consolidation and rural post offices.

    State of the Postal Service

    USPS Postmaster General talks to employees about agency consolidation and rural post offices.


  • Cory Booker at FDU Commencement

    New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker addressed the Commencement of Fairleigh Dickinson University.




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