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Zina Hutton

Staff Writer

Zina Hutton is a former staff writer for Governing. She has been a freelance culture writer, researcher and copywriter since 2015. In 2021, she started writing for Teen Vogue. At Governing, Zina focused on state and local finance, workforce, education and management and administration news.

Police and pro-Palestinian supporters clash as police move to remove the protesters and encampment at UC Irvine in Irvine on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Management and Administration
Colleges Are Closing, but Summer Doesn't Mean the End of Protests
The end of the college term means campus protests are done, at least for now. But Democrats are split over the war in ways that may hurt the party in the fall.
May 21, 2024
 · Zina Hutton
Corner Middle School math coach Jennifer Rouse works with two eighth grade students in Zach Weldon's classroom on Apr. 16, 2024. (Trisha Crain/AL.com)
Policy
How Private Schools Improve Civic Education
A recent study suggests that private schools are slightly more effective than public schools when it comes to boosting student achievement in civics and their understanding of it.
May 15, 2024
 · Zina Hutton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at a 2023 Lincoln Day dinner.
Policy
Red States Reject ‘Gender Ideology’ in Title IX Updates
The Biden administration has updated Title IX to cover sexual orientation and gender identity. Officials in red states are suing to block what they call “gender ideology.”
May 14, 2024
 · Zina Hutton
Uvalde school shooting memorial
Policy
Highlighting the Importance of State Government News Coverage
The University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communication has a new prize meant to highlight the best work of journalists covering state and local politics.
May 14, 2024
 · Zina Hutton
Worker on an oil drilling rig set up in the Permian Basin oil field in Stanton, Texas.
Finance
Industry Concerns Help Drive Restrictions on ESG Investing
Citing political interference from investment firms, legislators in red states continue to restrict a set of investment considerations known as environmental, social and governance (ESG).
May 7, 2024
 · Zina Hutton
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Emory University
Management and Administration
'Just Shut Up and Study': The Backlash Against Campus Protests
Faced with penalties ranging from academic probation to arrest, students continue to push back against the idea they should stop protesting.
May 3, 2024
 · Zina Hutton
FAFSA workshop at the University of Illinois at Chicago
Management and Administration
Federal Financial Aid Snafus May Harm Fall Enrollment
Updates to the financial form have led to major delays in students' completion and colleges offering aid. Some analysts worry large numbers of students won't get the help they're entitled to.
April 30, 2024
 · Zina Hutton
women in wedding dresses on stairs in the washington state capitol protest child marriage
Policy
States Rethink Child Marriage in 2024
As several states propose child marriage bans, Missouri state Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder hopes that she can use her experiences to encourage a shift in her state’s legislation.
April 24, 2024
 · Zina Hutton
Taking a 988 call in Tampa Bay
Policy
A Simple Way to Make the Suicide Hotline More Effective
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides comprehensive support for Americans who face acute mental health challenges. Congress is considering ways to tailor services more strategically.
April 23, 2024
 · Zina Hutton
The podcast cover image for this The Future in Context (TFIC) episode features an AI-generated image of a futuristic government service center powered by data. (DALL-E 3)
Future in Context
AI as a Stress Test for Government Data
The rise of generative artificial intelligence is a stress test for data governance and management. And an opportunity for data stewards to shine.
April 22, 2024
 · Ashley Silver, Zina Hutton, Zoe Manzanetti, Paul W. Taylor
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