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Brian Peteritas

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Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.

The portion of U.S. households in which no member has a bank account through an insured institution.
The new legislation mirrors laws in 11 other states in protecting witnesses and victims of drug overdose from prosecution.
Rural populations are shrinking as Americans migrate to cities and suburbs. As a result, rural areas are mobilizing to grow and convince residents to stay.
Small businesses in states that choose not to expand Medicaid could be liable for billions in federal tax penalties that companies in states that do expand will not have to pay.
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, explaining why he doesn't think the state should help pay for all types of higher education.
The gallons of water lost through leaking pipes from the Lake Michigan distribution system every day.
Coordination between public agencies and utilities will keep streets from being torn up, again and again.
Gov. Rick Perry often touts Texas’ economic success, which he attributes to lower taxes and fewer regulations than cash-strapped California. But if Texas is so compelling, why did Perry go to California looking for new companies?
These demographics will have a profound effect on the needs of the country, and state and local officials need to take notice.
A case before the nation’s highest court could change the way citizens, journalists and entrepreneurs access government-held information.