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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

The state, which has the most governments per capita, represents one of the nation's last remaining systems of hyper-local governance.
Friday's jobs report marks a year of declining local government employment. Some, though, think the end of cuts is near.
Data shows total law enforcement staff and per capita rates.
New data indicates no significant shift toward consolidation has occurred in recent years.
View interactive maps showing each county's population figures for baby boomers and other age groups.
A map of state death rates for 2010 and 2009
Map shows age group statistics and the oldest U.S. counties.
Map shows where baby boomers live across U.S. counties
State government employment and payroll figures by job type: 2010-2011
New data shows many state and local governments cut full-time staff last year while adding part-time workers.