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Zach Patton

Executive Editor

Zach Patton -- Executive Editor. Zach joined GOVERNING as a staff writer in 2004. He received the 2011 Jesse H. Neal Award for Outstanding Journalism for his GOVERNING story on economic cutbacks in Colorado Springs. He has served as an editor since 2010, and as Executive Editor since 2012.

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FEMA Rejects Appeals Worth $1.2B Over a Decade
An analysis by The Associated Press found that over the past decade, FEMA headquarters has denied appeals for at least $1.2 billion sought by local governments and nonprofit groups to protect or rebuild communities hit by hurricanes, floods, fires, earthquakes, tornadoes or other major disasters.
October 16, 2017
 · Zach Patton
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California Legally Recognizes Third Gender Option
For the first time in state history, California will legally recognize a third gender option for residents who do not identify as male or female next year.
October 16, 2017
 · Zach Patton
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Michigan Lawmakers Putting Limits on Local Authority
The state Legislature introduced a pair of bills in the House and Senate earlier this year that would limit local communities’ abilities to set rules and regulations for short-term rentals. It’s just the latest measure that preempts local ordinances, in favor of statewide rules that communities must live by.
October 16, 2017
 · Zach Patton
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Final Candidates Set in New Orleans Mayoral Race
City Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell and former judge Desiree Charbonnet earned spots in a runoff for New Orleans mayor, guaranteeing the city will elect its first woman mayor in the Nov. 18 runoff.
October 16, 2017
 · Zach Patton
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Firefighters Eye Containment of Deadly Blazes as Some Evacuations Lift
One week after a storm of wildfires ignited in California’s Wine Country, firefighters on Sunday were finally eyeing an end to the deadly siege as winds settled down and the unrelenting infernos weakened enough for some people in endangered areas to return home.
October 16, 2017
 · Zach Patton
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California Fires Leave Many Homeless Where Housing Was Already Scarce
A state that was struggling with slow construction, soaring prices and rents now must find accommodation for thousands of evacuees from scorched zones.
October 16, 2017
 · Zach Patton
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Smaller Cities Are Getting Smarter About How They Buy Things
ABSTRACT HERE
September 08, 2017
 · Zach Patton
Cash money flying in the air.
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What If Government Just Gave Everyone Cash, No Strings Attached?
The radical idea of a universal basic income is far from new, but it's finally being tested around the world -- even in America.
July 26, 2017
 · Zach Patton
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, meets with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds at the National Governors Association's annual summer meeting.
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At Governors Meeting, Trudeau Pushes to Preserve NAFTA
As the first leader of a national government to ever address the National Governors Association, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for fewer trade barriers and promised to work directly with state leaders.
July 16, 2017
 · Zach Patton
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Chicago Public Schools May Fall Short on Upcoming Pension Payment
School and city officials blame the lack of funds on Illinois' ongoing budget impasse.
May 10, 2017
 · Zach Patton
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