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Governing Senior Staff Writer Jared Brey

Jared Brey

Senior Staff Writer

Jared Brey is a senior writer for Governing, covering transportation, housing and infrastructure. He previously worked for PlanPhilly, Philadelphia magazine, and Next City, and his work has appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Bloomberg CityLab, Dwell, and other publications. He is a contributing editor at Landscape Architecture Magazine, and he lives in South Philadelphia. Follow him on Twitter at @jaredbrey.

Two women hug during a remembrance ceremony
Politics
The Biggest Social Issues to Watch in 2024
Legislatures across the nation are confronting several social issues including crime, drug use, immigration and poverty. These issues will continue to hold resonance, of course, in the November elections.
Feb. 15, 2024
 · Jared Brey, Alan Greenblatt, Carl Smith
The Horace Wilkinson Bridge, crossing the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, La.
Infrastructure
It Takes a Long Time to Bridge the Mississippi River
A new bridge over the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge has been talked about for years. Louisiana is moving ahead with the project, which could cost around $3 billion.
Feb. 9, 2024
 · Jared Brey
a building sign that says "general public loans money in 1 day"
Finance
The Biggest Finance and Management Issues to Watch in 2024
State budgets are on track for modest growth even as federal fiscal recovery funds wane, pension underfunding persists and AI promises (or threatens) to change everything.
Feb. 8, 2024
 · Jared Brey, Zina Hutton, Carl Smith
The Milwaukee skyline
Infrastructure
These States Are Maximizing Federal Investment in Safe Drinking Water
The Biden administration wants to help remove all lead service lines in the U.S. within the next decade. A new report from the Center for American Progress highlights progress in states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
Feb. 7, 2024
 · Jared Brey
an American flag hanging outside of a home in Joplin, Mo.
Policy
Five Policy Issues to Watch in 2024
What you need to get up to speed in terms of how state lawmakers are addressing education, energy, health, housing and even international affairs.
Feb. 5, 2024
 · Jared Brey, Alan Greenblatt, Zina Hutton, Carl Smith
Riders at the Heath Street station in Boston
Transportation
With Public Transit on the Brink, Some States Prepare to Boost Funding
A few states are proposing massive cash infusions to help struggling transit systems. But most aren’t — at least not yet.
Feb. 1, 2024
 · Jared Brey
District Dogs in Arlington
Housing and Urban Issues
The Challenges Suburbs Face in Refilling Office Space
Urban downtowns are navigating a “doom loop” of office vacancy, retail decline and lower transit ridership. Things look both a bit different and somewhat similar in the suburbs.
Jan. 30, 2024
 · Jared Brey
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers her third State of the State address
Housing and Urban Issues
New York Prepares Another Push to Promote Housing
Last year, New York state lawmakers considered a package of mandates with a goal of 800,000 more units. After that deal fell apart, this year's model will be less ambitious.
Jan. 12, 2024
 · Jared Brey
The Utah state capitol.
Politics
The Biggest Issues to Watch in 2024
State lawmakers will be rushing to address crime, AI, housing and a host of other issues – including growing budget gaps – ahead of elections this year.
Jan. 10, 2024
 · Jared Brey, Alan Greenblatt, Zina Hutton, Carl Smith
Boston bus pulls into a station
Transportation
What the New Wealth Tax in Massachusetts Is Paying For
Massachusetts voters approved an additional tax on incomes of more than a million dollars. At least a billion extra dollars will support transportation and education projects this year.
Jan. 9, 2024
 · Jared Brey
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