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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

View revenues and expenditures for state and local governments for fiscal year 2009.
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The Tax Foundation's ranking of states based on how business-friendly they are has generated a lot of attention, but a better rating doesn't necessarily mean a state has a stronger economy.
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Federal workforce and numbers of employees by agency for each state.
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View maps showing population density and land area for the 200 most populous cities.
View land area data for the 200 most populous cities.
View population density and land area data for U.S. cities.
Population data for residents moving to new states in 2012