Some public transit agencies lock in fuel prices ahead of time through a practice called hedging. That practice is paying off this year as fuel prices reach record highs.  bit.ly/4sdQOd7

Other states can learn from Louisiana’s nimble, efficient approach to expanding broadband access to underserved areas across the state, argues Nate Karren of the American Consumer Institute.  bit.ly/3TRIRh8

Putting riders first. Rebuilding trust. Challenging the status quo. Hear how Randy Clarke is leading change at Metro in the latest episode of The Common Thread. Catch the full conversation: bit.ly/4hZALuK #TheCommonThread #PublicLeadership #StateAndLocal

California’s biggest election stories aren’t necessarily getting the most attention. Beyond the governor’s race, consequential contests could reshape political representation and the balance of power in the state. bit.ly/4jJfSGT

A climate lawsuit out of Colorado could have consequences far beyond the state. The Supreme Court's decision could determine whether local governments can pursue fossil fuel companies in state courts and shape the future of climate litigation nationwide. bit.ly/4zwGdMH

Rebuilding public trust starts with delivering results. In the latest episode of The Common Thread, WMATA’s Randy Clarke shares how he’s transforming Metro by putting riders first, improving safety and reliability, and embracing accountability. 🎥 Watch: bit.ly/4B589ZT

When measles strikes, local health officers face tough decisions about quarantines, school exclusions and vaccinations. For local governments, the challenge is containing outbreaks while maintaining the public trust needed to respond effectively. bit.ly/4s50whG

In a time of extreme housing affordability challenges, states have an obligation to clear the way for more manufactured housing, writes Governing columnist Emily Hamilton. Here's how they should do it:  bit.ly/47pNYrU

David Morales, a 28-year-old socialist and state rep who grew up in Providence public housing, is the first candidate in the city to ever defeat an incumbent mayor in a primary. His campaign was centered on housing issues and the high cost of rent. bit.ly/4sbmBeU

At least 31 states have laws against AI-generated deepfake ads and campaign calls. As the laws in two of them demonstrate, there’s not much that can be done to guarantee voters that what they’re seeing or hearing is real. bit.ly/3VILZMJ

Over the last decade, the price of potable water has risen faster than the cost of food. Why are costs skyrocketing, and what can states do? bit.ly/4rXwSuM

For rural Americans, access to legal help is often scarce. Here’s what states can do to close that gap. bit.ly/4AYCCIP

With gas prices squeezing drivers and elections approaching, states are moving to suspend fuel taxes.  bit.ly/4dqJbtQ

Christa Pike is believed to be the only person ever to survive a lethal injection — but she’s far from the only death row prisoner to experience prolonged agony during the administration of the fatal drugs. bit.ly/4i9w9n4

In the latest episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Utah Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore, one of Governing’s 2026 Public Officials of the Year. Watch the new episode: bit.ly/47HHrc9

Teacher pay is rising, but bigger paychecks don’t always mean greater buying power. See how teacher raises stack up against the cost of living across the country. bit.ly/4jst4zN

With new billions coming from a social media giant, states have an opportunity to get the spending — and the accountability — right. That hasn’t always been the outcome. bit.ly/4i5p9Yi

Could shuttered college campuses be an untapped solution to the housing shortage? As more schools close, their sprawling properties offer an opportunity to create homes – if communities can overcome the obstacles to redevelopment. bit.ly/3TK6VCs

What if the housing reforms getting the most attention aren’t enough to solve the housing shortage? Two scholars challenge some of the prevailing ideas about what it will take to get more homes built. bit.ly/4zcEcVL