The economic impact of the stimulus is unclear and highly debated. But one thing is for sure: it's done more to promote government transparency than any piece of legislation in recent memory.

A slew of different players are considering major changes to how federal spending is tracked and all of their efforts will likely impact state and local governments.

Lean manufacturing has made Denver Health a model for public health care.

Elected officials across the nation from both political parties have begun to examine ways to replace a tough corrections policy with a smart one.

El Paso began preparing for shortages two decades ago. Now, it's seen as a leader in confronting a crisis that many expect to spread beyond Texas.