GOVERNING: State government news on politics, management & financ en-us GOVERNING magazine provides leading intelligence articles on management, policy and politics to help guide and inspire innovative leaders across state and local government. Tue, 21 May 4:9:38 PDT Chicago Prepares to Launch Bike-Sharing Program http://www.governing.com/news/local/mct-chicago-prepares-to-launch-bike-sharing-program.html Thu, 25 Apr 9:20:00 PDT The long-anticipated launch of the Chicago program appears to be set for June. Initially the program will be federally funded, but officials say eventually it will pay for itself as it expands. Water, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Waste http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/col-lake-michigan-chicago-river-water-supply-efficiency.html Mon, 22 Apr 14:0:00 PDT An engineering feat more than a century ago created a host of problems for communities that depend on Lake Michigan for their water. But those problems also present opportunities. California Governor Seeks to Spread State's Green Practices http://www.governing.com/news/state/mct-ca-gov-spreading-states-green-practices.html Mon, 4 Mar 9:15:00 PST California is a leader on the environment, but it needs other states -- and nations -- on board to keep down economic costs. When Cheaper Isn't Better http://www.governing.com/gov-institute/col-energy-sustainability-purchasing-life-cycle-cost-analysis.html Mon, 25 Feb 14:0:00 PST Governments are beginning to look at energy and other life-cycle costs in their purchasing. It's about more than saving money. Cuomo Hopes to Buy Homes Wrecked by Sandy But Not Rebuild http://www.governing.com/news/state/Cuomo-Hopes-to-Buy-Homes-Wrecked-by-Sandy-But-Not-Rebuild.html Mon, 4 Feb 8:3:00 PST Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is proposing to spend as much as $400 million to purchase homes wrecked by Hurricane Sandy, have them demolished and then preserve the flood-prone land permanently, as undeveloped coastline. Boulder, Colo., Likely to Adopt Its Own Green Utility http://www.governing.com/topics/energy-env/Boulder-Colo-Likely-to-Adopt-its-Own-Green-Utility-.html Fri, 1 Feb 9:0:00 PST The City Council is expected to vote in favor of the controversial idea, putting it on the vanguard of efforts to break the monopoly of corporate utility companies. Mexico City's Recycling Incentive: More Food http://www.governing.com/topics/economic-dev/sustainable-communities/gov-mexico-city-recycling-incentive-more-food.html Thu, 31 Jan 8:0:00 PST Mexico City has a massive trash problem that's partially caused by citizens' resistance to recycle. To encourage them to do so, the city gives residents food vouchers in exchange for their recyclable waste. Singapore Strives to Become 'The Smartest City' http://www.governing.com/topics/economic-dev/gov-singapore-smartest-city.html Thu, 31 Jan 8:0:00 PST Singapore is using data to redefine what it means to be a 21st-century metropolis. Lighting the Way to Cleaner Air http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/col-led-street-light-air-quality-infrastructure-projects.html Mon, 28 Jan 14:0:00 PST The way we light our streets can do more than save money for the taxpayers. It can contribute significantly to reducing air pollution. Sandy Forces Northeast to Rethink Infrastructure http://www.governing.com/columns/col-sandy-forces-northeast-to-rethink-infrastructure.html Fri, 28 Dec 7:0:00 PST In an effort to emerge more resilient and prosperous, states and localities are rethinking power grids, roads and sewers in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.