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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.

Republican lawmakers said the mapping requirement isn’t needed and wouldn’t improve public safety.
Colorado lawmakers overlook pitfalls of hospital provider fee program as they race to save it.
Gov. Rick Scott approved the new law implementing statewide rules for ride-hailing companies, along with several other pieces of legislation.
The February spillway emergency at the dam forced the evacuation of 188,000 residents.
The Republican incumbent mayor won against Democratic challenger Heath Mello.
It's the latest city to approve "accessory dwelling units" on the lots of existing homes.
Fear of deportation is keeping immigrants from sending children to school, showing up for medical appointments, and appearing in court as witnesses or for other reasons.
With plummeting student performance and enrollment down by nearly a third since 2010, some see an opportunity to reform a struggling education system.
Ed Murray’s announcement ends a political career that has spanned decades.
A new study finds large — and increasing — disparities in life expectation among the nation's counties.