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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.

The truck driver who won the Democratic bid for Mississippi governor -- without spending a cent -- is the latest in a string of nominees for statewide office who lack any political experience.
If Republicans do win in every state this year, it could be a bad omen for Democrats in 2016.
Rocked by heavy immigration and demographic change, Nevada must retool its government to cope with the new reality. It’s a sign of things to come in the rest of the country.
One conservative billionaire wants to convince his fellow Republicans to believe in climate change. Can his money make a difference?
Some are taking longer than they have in decades to pass a budget. Why can't the GOP work together?
Thursday's election will test the appeal of anti-government populism in a booming Democratic city.
Women have held less than 25 percent of all state legislative seats for years. But both parties are trying to recruit more female candidates.
The business community has a reputation for being skeptical about public spending and regulations. But on some issues, they're actually government’s strongest ally.
Maine Gov. Paul LePage has become so unpopular with lawmakers that many Democrats and Republicans have united against him. What does that mean for the next three years?
A rundown of the most important tax-related measures facing voters this November.