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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.

NY AG says Spitzer improperly leaked info about political rival. AP Invasion of the jumbo squid in CA's Monterey Bay. Mercury News In CA, "...
The Detroit riots, 40 years later. Washington Post Cities are suing gangs -- and winning. Chicago Sun-Times Is Louisiana's budget a ticking time bomb? Times Picayune ...
TX officials spend campaign $$ long after elections. Houston Chronicle Despite fire threat, Missoula, MT's Testicle Festival still a go. AP Earth too warm? States could ...
NYC's Bloomberg not quite the straphanger he claims. NYT Foie gras ban workaround: faux gras. WSJ (subs req'd) TX to list gas stations that are ...
If you've ever visited Washington, DC, you may know we have an awfully quirky taxi system.  Your fare isn't based on how long you're ...
Vegas city manager gets a raise he didn't want. LVRJ Free Krispy Kreme donuts for Nashville voters today. Tennessean blog LA city council votes to ...
LA mayor's girlfriend suspended from her job. LA Times In Illinois, Pepsi is it. AP NM's wood-burning energy plan hits a snag. Santa Fe New ...
The Orlando Sentinel did a Q&A with Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, and -- seriously -- it's got all the answers to questions you didn't even know you wanted to ask.
Chestnut tree poised for a comeback. Christian Science Monitor America's fastest growing 'burbs. Forbes New WA State law lets kids sue to get their parents ...
Well, that's one way for a town to get on the map. Portland Press-Herald NYC's Bloomberg showed up for jury duty, but he wasn't chosen. ...