Governing: State and local government news and analysis
Latest News. State and local governments face a tight labor market and a competitive disadvantage with the private sector. But salaries aren’t the only issue, with cities, counties and states ...
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Governing serves the people who lead, manage and direct public agencies as they work toward well-managed, vibrant and resilient communities.
Championing Economic Mobility Through Education and Innovation
23 hours ago · Allan Golston, president of the U.S. Program for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, joined the podcast to explore the intersection of economic mobility and the American dream.
Latest News - Governing
6 days ago · In Local Elections, Voters Reject Candidates Seen as Soft on Crime. Oakland voters recalled the mayor and county prosecutor, while Los Angeles voters fired their progressive district attorney ...
Politics - Governing
Nov 4, 2024 · Politics. Polarized politics has changed the dynamics of legislation and policymaking at the state and local level. Political parties with supermajorities are increasingly in control in many ...
The Governments We Will Need to Rely On - governing.com
1 day ago · If state and local governments could ensure that residents would need to pay no more than 30 percent of their monthly earnings on housing, the average renter would have more income to go toward ...
Five Policy Issues to Watch in 2024 - Governing
In 2024, several education issues will carry over from 2023, including school choice debates and parental rights arguments around book banning and preferred names/pronouns — as well as increased ...
The Biggest Social Issues to Watch in 2024 - Governing
The Biggest Social Issues to Watch in 2024. Legislatures across the nation are confronting several social issues including crime, drug use, immigration and poverty. These issues will continue to ...
Policy - Governing
Oct 31, 2024 · Louisiana’s criminal justice system now treats all 17-year-olds as adults. Lawmakers lowered the age from 18 to curb teen violence, but nearly 70 percent of the 17-year-olds arrested in the ...
Is Zoning Government's 'Most Significant Regulatory Power'?
It mandates sprawl. It increases separation and forces developers to build outward into environmentally sensitive areas. Sarah Bronin: "Zoning has cumulative effects on individual decisions and ...