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Tod Newcombe

Tod Newcombe

Managing Editor

Tod is the managing editor of Governing and the contributing editor of our sister publication, Government Technology. He was previously the editor of Public CIO, e.Republic’s award-winning publication for IT executives in the public sector, and is the author of several books on information management. 

A new online tool calculates average transportation costs, shedding light on the affordability and sustainability of a community.
The city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, moved closer to bankruptcy after announcing it is broke and will miss a bond payment.
The economic slump is forcing debt-laden municipalities nationwide to consider filing for bankruptcy.
Water power from Holyoke, Mass.'s surrounding canals will eventually power an $80 million high performance computing center.
Portland, Ore., struggles to keep fare-free service alive.
Cities explore temporary uses for vacant lots.