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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

See how each level of government employment has fared in recent months.
Voter turnout for local elections has historically lagged but is getting worse, prompting officials to explore new ways to get people to the polls.
See income inequality data, as measured by the Gini index and a household income ratio.
Larger metro areas experience some of the highest income inequality, and since the Great Recession, it’s only gotten worse. On Thursday, fast-food workers in 100 cities protested for higher wages.
See charts and a few key takeaways on new data measuring how recently laid-off workers are faring across regions and industries.
Some say Ferguson's increasing reliance on court fines to fund its municipal operations may have contributed to its residents' distrust in law enforcement and government.
See how each state's economy fared over the past month and year.
View maps of a few of the nation's deadliest places for pedestrians.
Full results and data for Governing's report on pedestrian safety in poorer neighborhoods
See a map of where all fatal pedestrian accidents occurred.