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Alan Greenblatt

Editor

Alan Greenblatt — Editor. He is the coauthor of a standard textbook on state and local governments. He previously worked as a reporter for NPR and CQ and has written about politics and culture for many other outlets, print and online. He can be found on Twitter at @AlanGreenblatt.

Hannes Zacharias helped his Kansas county win national recognition for a variety of programs. The county commissioners had nothing but praise for him. Then they fired him.
The disease has claimed 13 veterans’ lives since 2015 and may effect the governor’s reelection chances this year.
They largely serve minority students, but supporters say that’s not a problem -- it’s actually the point.
The firings follow a long and ongoing saga between independent agencies and the GOP-controlled legislature.
The president's "America First" message and his new trade barriers have caused anxiety in states where the economy depends on investment from abroad. It's pushing governors to hone their diplomatic skills.
At least three governors will be running this year after filling in for predecessors who resigned. None of them is getting a free ride.
The president has shifted the commission's voter fraud investigation to the Department of Homeland Security. Some see that as a boon to the cause, while others say it could be problematic, especially for immigrants.
Some want to take on the president's politics. Others simply hope to give back to the communities that have become home.
The debate over who should use which bathrooms led to record turnout in at least two elections last year. Transgender advocates expect more competition this year.
Service members are often targeted for financial scams and have a harder time defending themselves. Deanna Nelson is doing it for them.