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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.

The most important election news and political dynamics at the state and local levels.
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?