Any city that tries to build its own high-speed Internet connections can expect a whole lot of pushback.

When some Delaware students return to the classroom in September, they won't be the only ones anxiously awaiting test scores. A new trial evaluation method will be used to measure teacher performance.

A small but growing number of localities, predominantly in the South, have a deal for some of their wayward citizens: Those who've failed to pay fines, missed a court appearance or committed a misdemeanor can throw themselves on the mercy of Amnesty Day. By paying their fines, those with civil bench warrants against them can walk away without a jail term.

A familiar quip about depression in New York City blames it all on the fact that the light at the end of the tunnel is New Jersey.

A few weeks ago, Governing sat down with Michael Leavitt, the U.S. Health and Human Services secretary and former governor of Utah, to talk about changes that could be in store for the Medicaid program. Here are some key points he made.