As long as Congress disregards the collateral damage that AI and other new technologies are already bringing to our economy, states and municipalities will need to move quickly to capture new revenues to support workers left behind.
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President Trump disinvited two Democratic governors from a planned White House dinner with the National Governors Association, casting the event in doubt. The NGA has tried to promote bipartisanship amid increasing polarization. -
Eddie Melton, the mayor of Gary, Ind., has worked to attract new investment while promoting the narrative of a comeback. It’s got a long way to come back.
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Police are working taxing overtime hours as calls over ICE-related activity soar. The police chief is trying to keep everyone safe, maintain community trust and prevent stressed-out officers from quitting.
Stories of purpose, persistence, and people behind effective government. Featuring the 2025 Public Officials of the Year and hosted by Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett.
In the final episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Andrew Ginther, Mayor of Columbus, Ohio and a 2025 Governing Public Official of the Year. Mayor Ginther shares how a deep-rooted commitment to service, regional collaboration, and intentional growth has helped transform one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing cities.
In this week’s episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Michael G. Adams, Kentucky’s Secretary of State and a 2025 Governing Public Official of the Year.
In this week’s episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Felecia Alston Green, retired Deputy CIO of DeKalb County and a 2025 Governing Public Official of the Year.
In the second episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and one of Governing’s 2025 Public Officials of the Year.
In the premiere episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Ted Ross, Los Angeles Chief Information Officer and one of Governing's 2025 Public Officials of the Year.
Our Opinion Writers
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West Virginia Senate President Randy Smith after deciding to halt a controversial bill that would have required the West Virginia State Police to sell machine guns to certain residents. The Republican leader said he stopped the legislation because it was “poorly drafted” and likely unconstitutional, adding that the proposal sparked intense backlash that included threats and harassment directed at lawmakers. (West Virginia Watch)
