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Alan Greenblatt

Alan Greenblatt is a former editor of Governing. He is the co-author 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 reached at Alan.greenblatt@outlook.com and on X at @AlanGreenblatt.

Art Martinez de Vara created the first "defensive city." Today, there are a string of them.
Things are looking up right now in the city. Well, at least part of it. That inequality will impact the city’s upcoming election and be the biggest issue facing its next leader.
Stricter rules and penalties for protesting are being considered in nearly half the states.
Past rulings have "made politicians think there are no boundaries around what they can do." A Wisconsin case may lead to some limits.
The 2016 election may have opened the door for third parties. This is most apparent in Utah.
Several ban their employees from traveling to other states for work because of policies they deem discriminatory.
The city went almost a decade without a single corruption scandal. What's its secret?
Most U.S. cities abandoned it in the mid-20th century.
The state’s split legislature passed more than 400 bills, some of which address longstanding issues.
Connecticut is home to many wealthy residents. Its state government, on the other hand, is feeling the consequences of what some call "two decades of bad decisions."