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Jule Pattison-Gordon

Jule Pattison-Gordon is a senior staff writer for Governing, and previously wrote for Government Technology, PYMNTS and The Bay State Banner.

Colorado Sen. Robert Rodriguez in the Senate chamber leaning back in his chair and looking up.
Policy
Colorado Revamps Landmark AI Law
The new law targets AI used to make important decisions about who gets access to jobs, education, healthcare, housing and other key areas, and could set a precedent for other states.
May 13, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
A police car on a city road
Management and Administration
When Are Police Chases Worth It?
Police departments across the country are setting different thresholds for when their officers can and should pursue a fleeing driver. Experts say car chases should be treated with caution.
May 12, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear seated and gesturing with both hands while speaking.
In Brief
Report: Kentucky’s Overdose Deaths Keep Falling
After record-high opioid deaths in 2021, the state has managed to turn the tide for several years running.
May 11, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
A hand holds a smartphone displaying the Instagram login page.
Policy
States Are Increasingly Trying to Keep Kids Off Social Media
Massachusetts is one of the latest states to suggest that social media platforms should either bar, or provide special protection to, young users. But some experts are raising privacy alarms.
May 7, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
The seal of the federal Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation on the outside of a building entrance covered with dark gray granite.
In Brief
Report: How Cyber Crime Affected the U.S. in 2025
Americans continue reporting being hit by more — and more costly — digital crimes.
May 6, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
High up view of Seattle, stretching out toward the ocean. The Space Needle stands prominently among the buildings.
Housing and Urban Issues
Why Is Washington State So Expensive?
A new report finds that, over the last 10 years, costs have risen in the Evergreen State faster than any other.
April 29, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Management and Administration
A Massachusetts Town Converted Old Offices Into Schools
Lynn, Mass., converted an underutilized downtown office space into room for two schools, avoiding the need to find land or funding for building a new school.
April 13, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
A flag reading "LA28 Olympics Games" waves beneath the lit Olympic cauldron. A plume of flame from the cauldron rises into the sky.
In Brief
Report: L.A. Faces a Rocky Road to the 2028 Olympics
The 2028 Games are approaching fast; not everyone thinks L.A. can get through hosting financially unscathed.
April 6, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis standing behind a podium and speaking into two microphones.
Policy
How Florida Is Pushing for Increased Local Cooperation With ICE
The state required counties to sign 287(g) agreements and pressured cities to do the same. Some local sheriffs say it's making their jobs harder.
April 2, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
A row of school buses.
Policy
Indianapolis Is Overhauling Its Education System. School Advocates Are Split.
Charter and school choice advocates celebrate the change as common sense and a solution to financial problems for charters. Critics see an attack on traditional public schools.
March 30, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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