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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.

With the recent addition of West Virginia, a majority of states now make it harder for unions to collect dues. More could soon be added to the list.
The most important election news and political dynamics at the state and local levels.
The most important election news and political dynamics at the state and local levels.
The most important election news and political dynamics at the state and local levels.
Just as proposals to increase gas taxes to pay for roads have failed in most states, Obama's latest pitch to tax oil companies is likely dead on arrival.
Dozens of other countries force their citizens to participate in elections.
Despite their important-sounding titles, many of the growing number of “chiefs” in government don't have much actual authority.
The most important election news and political dynamics at the state and local levels.
Most of the city's problems, the mayor argues, are out of his control. Will voters blame and oust him anyways?
The South Carolina governor has been selected to give the GOP's response to the State of the Union. Despite her popularity, she struggles to lead her own state.