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State and local financial managers face the impact of federal aid cutbacks, plus new rules and even some opportunities. It’s time to focus on what’s practical and necessary, both near and longer term.
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States are having doubts about whether their sports betting programs — legalized in a rush of legislation over the last several years — are generating the promised benefits.
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 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. Felecia reflects on her extensive career in public service, sharing how persistence, innovation, and a commitment to modernizing government systems helped transform DeKalb County.
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.
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California U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, ending days of speculation that he might leave San Diego County to run for Congress in Texas. After meeting with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Issa said he will seek re-election in California despite new district maps that favor Democrats following Proposition 50. Issa, the longest-serving member of the county’s congressional delegation, acknowledged that his chances in the redrawn district had been called “nearly impossible” by colleagues but insisted he’s “not quitting on California.” (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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While the private sector has embraced real-time payment tools, many public disbursements — from tax refunds to critical disaster relief payouts — still rely on traditional methods that can be slow, costly and vulnerable to misuse.
