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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

While the economy recovers, SNAP participation hasn't yet fallen. View charts and updated data for each state.
Last month marked the four-year anniversary of the end of the recession. While employment has returned to pre-recession levels in a few states, most are still far from recovering lost jobs.
Both doctors and public officials are aware of the limitations created by using body mass index to define obesity, which is now considered a disease. But no clear alternative has emerged.
View updated housing data for select metro areas.
While the nation is aging, a few select areas are not only bucking the trend but may actually be getting younger.
How well-connected Americans are varies greatly across regions, racial groups and income levels. View data for each state.
View updated jobs data for each state.
States have collectively awarded $64 billion in 'megadeals' after many pursued top employers more aggressively in recent years. View award totals for each state.
A report published today examines projected retiree costs for three large school districts, evaluating cost savings of recent pension reforms.
Despite awarding nearly $2 billion in tax incentives, New Jersey's job growth trails other states.