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Happy Columbus Day!

We're not working today because, frankly, neither are you. This is a new holiday for us here on the 13th floor -- thanks HR! -- ...

We're not working today because, frankly, neither are you. This is a new holiday for us here on the 13th floor -- thanks HR! -- and we'll gladly take it, despite Zach's reservations about Columbus. Really, don't get him started unless you're prepared to go ten rounds!

See you tomorrow...

Christopher Swope was GOVERNING's executive editor.
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