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Mike Maciag

Data Editor

Mike Maciag -- Data Editor. Mike analyzes databases and works on data journalism projects for the magazine. He writes on a variety of topics and manages the Governing Data portal for Governing.com. Prior to joining Governing, Mike worked at local newspapers in Erie, Pa., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Atlanta. He holds a master's degree in public administration from George Mason University and undergraduate degrees in journalism and computer science from the University of Dayton.  Email mmaciag@governing.com | Twitter @mikemaciag

When Americans move, they generally stay within one region. But some of the most populated counties are attracting higher rates of new residents from far away.
The reasons for citizens' dissatisfaction vary from place to place -- but age isn't one of them.
To deter questionable (but not necessarily illegal) conduct, the state plans to publicize when officials abuse their power.
Minorities are underrepresented in nearly every large law enforcement agency in America. Some police agencies are now looking to change that.
Fiscally and politically troubled states can solve some of their money problems by increasing cigarette taxes, but it’s no long-term solution. Here's why.
A new report assesses disparities across neighborhoods within each region. See how different areas compare.
Minorities account for the majority of the population in only four states, but that's set to soon change. View updated data for each state.
A new report lays out why so many Americans are renting even though rents are rising nearly everywhere.
Officials in several cities transformed by young adults try to predict their next move.
View how recent job growth compares for each state.