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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.

It’s one of the few issues with bipartisan support in Washington. But for several reasons, the chances for change this year are dwindling.
Many of the governors with the highest approval ratings were elected on the other party’s turf.
The most important election news and political dynamics at the state and local levels.
His tenure was marked with disappointment, embarrassment and little to brag about. But his anti-tax stance helped him politically.
The most important election news and political dynamics at the state and local levels.
More than half a dozen governors are worth more than $100 million, worrying many about the influence of money on state politics.
New York governors and mayors have often squabbled, but no one can remember a time when relations were worse -- and costing New York City so much.
With more qualified people in the position, the job is becoming more of a stepping stone to higher office.
Divided government is always challenging, but what's happening in Maine right now -- where Gov. Paul LePage and the legislature are barely on speaking terms -- is an exercise in extreme political hostility.
The most important election news and political dynamics at the state and local levels.