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Jule Pattison-Gordon

Jule Pattison-Gordon is a senior staff writer for Governing. Jule previously was a writer for Government Technology, PYMNTS and The Bay State Banner and holds a B.A. in creative writing from Carnegie Mellon.

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Finance
Boom Times for Muni Bonds
State and local governments have been issuing record amounts of debt, mostly to maintain and expand infrastructure. Will the surge continue?
Feb. 24, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Management and Administration
How Did L.A. Police Solve So Many Killings in 2025?
Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton says an unusually low number of homicides, a departmental reorganization that sped up investigations and community relationships all contributed.
Feb. 23, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Resilience
Rhode Island’s Landfill Is Filling Up Fast. Localities Have a Solution
Municipalities in Rhode Island hope to delay the landfill’s closure date and save money on waste disposal by setting up composting programs.
Feb. 11, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara standing on an icy winter walkway and pointing with his right hand while speaking to another police officer standing beside him. More police officers are gathered in the background.
Management and Administration
Minneapolis Chief on Policing a City in Chaos
Police are working taxing overtime hours as calls over ICE-related activity soar. The police chief is trying to keep everyone safe, maintain community trust and prevent stressed-out officers from quitting.
Feb. 5, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson standing behind a podium and gesturing with both hands while speaking.
Finance
Washington State Mulls a Millionaire's Tax
Gov. Bob Ferguson supports a proposed nearly 10 percent tax on incomes over $1 million. 
Feb. 3, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Politics
The Biggest Issues to Watch in 2026
States will be scrambling to manage new priorities and demands from Washington, tighten their belts in a tough budget cycle and respond to federal frameworks on AI regulation.
Jan. 20, 2026
 · Jared Brey, Jule Pattison-Gordon, Carl Smith
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Management and Administration
Why Firefighters Have Greater Cancer Risk — and What Departments Are Doing About It
Firefighters are adopting new equipment and approaches to better protect against toxic smoke and soot.
January 12, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Resilience
How New Hampshire Aims to Keep Hackers Out of Drinking Water
Water facilities aren’t always aware of the risks they face, or what they can do about it.
Jan. 7, 2025
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Politics
Mass. Gov. Maura Healey Builds Reputation for Pragmatism
Maura Healey broke new ground as the first woman and first openly gay candidate elected governor in Massachusetts, but her priorities have been firmly focused on quality-of-life and cost-of-living issues like housing and transportation.
Jan. 5, 2025
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
A student wearing a graduation cap has her back to the camera. In front of her stretches a line of students in graduation robes and caps, fading away into the distance.
Policy
More High Schools Look Beyond Exit Exams
As high schools rethink graduation requirements, a growing number are moving away from requiring all students to pass a comprehensive test.
December 18, 2025
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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