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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 charts showing numbers of gun background checks requested in each state.
View FY 2010 expenditures for state mental health agencies.
View state population estimates, including births, deaths and net migration totals.
FBI Background checks for firearms jumped last month as calls for gun control intensified. View totals for each state.
An index ranks metro areas by how well authority is consolidated or shared among municipalities.
View maps showing recent population changes for all states.
Many states' mental health funding declined in recent years, but now some lawmakers have focused their attention on the issue after last week's shooting deaths in Newtown, Conn. View charts and spending amounts for each state.
State government finances, by revenue and spending type, for fiscal years 2009-2011.
Our map shows up-to-date migration trends for each state.
Localities have slashed an estimated 47,000 jobs, mostly teaching positions, since August.