
The Biggest Social Issues to Watch in 2024 - Governing
Editor's note: These issue briefs originally appeared in our annual Issues to Watch, which was published on Jan. 10. You can read the entire article here. Crime
Blacks in State Legislatures: A State-by-State Map - Governing
Jan 13, 2021 · Del. Joe Lindsey, D-Norfolk, speaks at a press conference by the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus on the first day of the General Assembly, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020.
What is the Age of Responsibility? - Governing
Mar 24, 2010 · The most glaring examples lie within the criminal justice system. A spike in juvenile violence two decades ago spurred state legislators to adopt the mantra "adult time for adult …
The Presidential Swing States that Will Matter — in 2028
The 2024 presidential election will almost certainly come down to Pennsylvania. But nothing is certain in life, and it’s not too soon — forgive me — to look forward to the 2028 election ...
How Are Pensions Protected State-by-State? - Governing
Jan 9, 2014 · This is part of an ongoing series called Finance 101 that goes back to the basics to help public officials. Pensions both public and private started out as a worker’s perk – a …
Leadership Lessons from a 30-Year Mayor - Governing
James Brainard has been perhaps the nation's most prominent suburban mayor in recent years. He's been a leader in urban design — Carmel, Ind., now has more traffic roundabouts than …
Three Keys to Breaking Government Gridlock
Dec 17, 2012 · • Second, gridlock can be rooted in what organizational behaviorists call "representative dynamics." This phenomenon occurs when each constituency, organization or …
Which Companies Get the Most Federal Subsidies? - Governing
Mar 16, 2015 · For the most part, it’s a relatively small number of larger corporate players that receive most federal dollars. Two-thirds of all grants and allocated tax credits over the time …
Kentucky Passes Last Minute Medicaid Work Requirement
Mar 17, 2025 · It passed the Senate around 10:40 p.m. on a party line vote and did the same in the House less than an hour later. One of the biggest changes the bill makes is the addition of …
Trump Expands School Choice With New Executive Order
Feb 25, 2025 · The school choice movement received a major boost on Jan. 29, 2025, when President Donald Trump issued an executive order supporting families who want to use public …