It's a way to measure progress toward building and strengthening a culture of learning and improvement.
Far too many pedestrians are dying on our most heavily traveled streets. They don't have to.
It wouldn't help many people, and it would cost states billions to implement.
Their success at changing harmful local ordinances illustrates the power of a good idea, solid research and enthusiasm.
Many do good work but some of them are nuisances -- or worse. But when it comes to oversight, local governments' hands are tied.
When both unemployment and wages are low, it's going to be difficult for employers to find the workers they need. They need to understand that from the outset.
It's obsolete and costs taxpayers billions, yet its ridership and productivity continue to decline.
Federal efforts to reduce wasteful spending haven't achieved much. It's an opportunity for states to innovate.
We need to value problem solving over partisanship. There are lessons to be learned from international negotiations.
Contrary to what some people think, their presence enhances security and operations.
Many of its ideas reflect a growing Washington consensus that more private investment is needed.
One county's multi-faceted approach encompasses rehabilitation, prevention and restitution.
A hundred years ago, the Spanish flu killed tens of millions. As governments prepare for the next pandemic, there's much to learn from the responses to that outbreak.
Costs are just one factor policymakers need to consider in transitioning to a system in which government provides health insurance for everyone.
We're in a new era of digital extortion. We need to do a lot more to block and mitigate attacks like the one that crippled Atlanta.
Capital is important, but so are ecosystems that reward innovation and thrive on diversity.
It's up to lawmakers to provide the funding that's needed and to back reforms that make the system work better.
Rather than punishing an entire industry after a fatality, Arizona's governor took a sensible, measured approach.
The people who live in our cities need to understand what is at stake. Local officials need to do a better job of communicating that.
The development of more-sophisticated software packages is a boon for forensic investigators.
It's about to happen on a large scale along our coasts, and governments need to be working to make the most of it.
It can be tough politically, but it's critical to reinventing how we govern.
One state's plan to require people kicked off Medicaid to take a course on personal finance addresses a problem that doesn't exist.
As one award-winning proposal demonstrates, there's much that could be done to get a lot more out of our existing transportation network.
By tapping their residents' knowledge and creativity in sustained ways, cities can achieve more with less.
A tragic school fire decades ago brought about real change that has saved lives. Today's school shootings call for the same kind of comprehensive response.
Startups are where most jobs come from. There's a lot that can be done to connect, support and empower entrepreneurs.
Auto dealers aren't doing much to sell them. One state is trying to get them to step up their efforts.
We need to analyze what puts disadvantaged communities at risk and engage marginalized people in disaster planning.
Reviews of 'sentinel events' can shift the emphasis away from blame and toward risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
As a movie and a mayoral speech demonstrate, destructive policies of the past had a lot to do with the city's decline. What's needed is inclusive economic competitiveness.
