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States have long tried to tamp down on speed traps and other operations where local law enforcement raise revenue via heavy use of fines and citations. But some localities continue to rely on the practice to fill budget gaps.
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The problems with public transit in the San Francisco Bay Area have been building for years. The election this November could determine whether they get better or much, much worse.
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Prediction markets are blurring the line between investing and gambling, and states are pushing back. The growing fight is testing who gets to regulate a fast-expanding industry.
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Five years after the pandemic upended where Americans live, urban growth is shifting yet again. New population data reveal which cities are rebounding and how migration patterns continue to reshape metropolitan America.
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Snow days have long been part of the school calendar, but rising temperatures are forcing districts to prepare for a different kind of weather disruption. As extreme heat reaches classrooms, “heat days” could become increasingly common.
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Local election officials spent months preparing for mail voting rules that could have upended the midterms. A Supreme Court ruling has taken those changes off the table, but the scramble has left election offices with plenty to untangle.
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How can we better understand perceptions of crime, notably when trends don't always match how people feel? @GOVERNING covers CCJ's recent report examining which crimes Americans fear most, their perceived risk of victimization, and what drives those fears: governing.com/key-findings/t…
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NEW ARTICLE: @GoldsmithonGov's latest for @Governing looks at how cities are using vision language AI to catch neighborhood problems before residents have to call them in: abandoned cars, illegal dumping, grass that's gotten out of control.
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In a @GOVERNING article on the impact of toxins from the World Trade Center attacks, ASTHO’s Abraham Kulungara discusses understanding long-term environmental effects and the importance of clear, consistent communication.
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Good governance requires planning for the worst in advance, not reacting after a crisis occurs. As weather-related disasters increase, state and local governments are coordinating cross-sector mitigation and response strategies. From @Governing: buff.ly/I7hNIdA
AI and other emerging technologies are moving faster than government can regulate them. One of Governing’s 2026 Public Officials of the Year, Utah Sen. Kirk Cullimore is crafting policies designed to protect consumers without stifling innovation.
Atlanta is booming, but Mayor Andre Dickens wants its success to reach every neighborhood. One of Governing’s 2026 Public Officials of the Year, he’s working to turn growth into opportunity for all Atlantans.
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The mountains of packaging that arrive at our doorsteps create a massive problem of excess waste. A growing number of states are rethinking who should pick up the tab, writes Erin Victor, researcher at the University of Maine.
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Violent crime is falling sharply across the country, giving political leaders plenty to celebrate, but also plenty to argue over. Including an important political question: Who gets to take the credit?
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As President Trump continues his efforts to overhaul mail voting ahead of the midterms, states are bracing for potential impacts. Here are the states that would face the biggest potential effects.
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Incredibly honored to be recognized as one of @GOVERNING 2026 Public Officials of the Year. It’s a genuine privilege to serve as @wmata GM. As all awards/recognitions; a team is ultimately responsible. Thx you to my colleagues, Board, partners, family & customers for your support
What can effective public leaders teach us about making government work better? Governing’s latest print issue spotlights our 2026 Public Officials of the Year, sharing insights from the leaders shaping the future of state and local government.
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, one of Governing’s 2026 Public Officials of the Year, has spent two terms finding common ground in a deeply Republican state. Her record shows how pragmatic leadership can deliver results even amid intense political division.
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Diversity alone won’t get the votes for funding public education. It takes communities that are more integrated and connected, where residents have a sense of shared stake. bit.ly/4gzcjRC
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Deep Philadelphia roots. Strong relationships. A bold vision for PhilaPort's future.
In a new profile from @GOVERNING Magazine, @PhilaPort Executive Director and CEO Rich Lazer shares how his lifelong connection to the city and career in public service are shaping his leadership as the Port prepares for its next era of growth.
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