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. Thu, 23 May 0:52:50 PDT http://www.governing.com/news/state/Colorados-New-School-Finance-Law-Depends-on-Tax-Vote.html Wed, 22 May 8:3:00 PDT Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law a new school finance bill that would change the way the state doles out money for education — but only if taxpayers pass an estimated $1 billion tax increase. http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/gov-curtis-loftis-clashes-with-south-carolina-pension-commission.html Tue, 21 May 12:0:00 PDT Curtis Loftis has made it his mission to overhaul the investment commission that oversees the state’s pension fund. But it hasn't been easy. http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/gov-next-stop-public-transit-advertising.html Mon, 20 May 14:30:00 PDT In an effort to increase revenue, transit agencies are working to find new twists to old advertising methods. http://www.governing.com/news/state/Gov-Scott-to-OK-Medicaid-Money-for-Florida-Hospitals.html Mon, 20 May 8:4:00 PDT The state's largest hospitals were relieved to learn Gov. Rick Scott will approve $65 million aimed at easing the transition to a new Medicaid payment system. In return, hospitals agreed not to ask for more such money next year. http://www.governing.com/news/state/Impact-of-Louisiana-School-Voucher-Ruling-Beginning-to-Show.html Fri, 17 May 8:3:00 PDT As the 2013-14 funding plan boomeranged between the Legislature and the state board of education, the state education superintendent revealed that the state had to find an extra $29 million for the current school year; meanwhile, parents of students in the voucher program rallied to keep their kids enrolled. http://www.governing.com/news/state/Floridas-Rick-Scott-Rejects-Amazon-Deal.html Fri, 17 May 8:1:00 PDT Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who has made job creation his top priority, has rejected a proposed deal to bring major Internet retailer Amazon to the state because it would have meant that Floridians would have to pay sales tax on Internet purchases made through the company. http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/gov-how-vermont-raised-its-gas-tax.html Fri, 17 May 8:0:00 PDT State leaders say they had no choice to find new gas tax revenue since they risked losing federal funds. http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-moodys-detroit-emergency-manager-makes-default-an-option.html Thu, 16 May 15:0:00 PDT Moody's, the credit ratings agency, has warned that Detroit’s preliminary financial operating plan opens the door to place bondholders on the hook for the city’s debts, a move that would further damage the city’s already low credit rating. http://www.governing.com/columns/public-finance/col-public-pension-plans-third-way.html Thu, 16 May 14:0:00 PDT Defined-benefit plans put all the risk on states and localities; defined-contribution plans put it all on employees. Now there's a new approach to risk sharing. http://www.governing.com/blogs/by-the-numbers/cities-counties-with-most-commuters.html Thu, 16 May 9:0:00 PDT Many of the nation’s urban areas see their populations jump during the day with an influx of workers, requiring additional public services. View which counties have the most out-of-town commuters.