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Jule Pattison-Gordon

Jule Pattison-Gordon is a senior staff writer for Governing. Jule previously was a writer for Government Technology, PYMNTS and The Bay State Banner and holds a B.A. in creative writing from Carnegie Mellon.

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Management and Administration
The Revitalization of Lowell, Mass.
After a long economic slump, the post-industrial New England city is encouraging development, filling vacant properties and zoning for more housing.
April 15, 2025
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Policy
How One California County Rethought Girls’ Incarceration
Diverting young people who commit low-level offenses to community support programs can help them avoid incarceration down the line. Girls in particular may benefit from these tactics.
April 9, 2025
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Magazine
The State of Policing, Five Years After George Floyd
Law enforcement has come out of a period of severe criticism with more support than ever. Departments still face many challenges though, most notably hiring enough officers.
Spring 2025
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Resilience
Massachusetts Considers Clean Energy Goals in the Face of Federal Pushback
A panel of Massachusetts energy experts discussed how the commonwealth can promote renewable energy even as the federal government pulls back on approvals and funding.
March 28, 2025
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Policy
How Courts Are Trying to Make Jury Duty More Appealing
Too often people think of jury service as a hassle and a financial burden, rather than an empowering way to participate in justice. Some courts are trying to fix that and, in the process, make it easier to diversify their jury pools.
March 25, 2025
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Policy
What’s Driving the Uptick in Violence at New York Prisons?
Criminal justice experts say understaffing and trauma can contribute to prison violence. Mental health support and a sense of community may help.
March 20, 2025
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Policy
Massachusetts Legislators Want to Discourage Police From Lying to Suspects
It’s often legal for officers to deceive suspects — but critics say this can lead to false confessions. Experts have mixed opinions about whether restricting the practice would affect case closure rates.
March 17, 2025
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Policy
The Rising Call for Regulating Police Robots
Police have increasingly adopted drones and ground robots to supplement their work. But departments often lack clear policies on the tools’ uses.
March 7, 2025
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
Octavia Egeonu (facing) talks with interim Dallas police Chief Michael Igo during a community safety meeting at SPACE at the Adolphus Tower on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Dallas. Octavia Egeonu's husband, security guard Anthony Egeonu, was fatally shot at the CVS in the 1400 block of Main Street in downtown Dallas late Friday night.
Workforce
Private Security Guards Are Filling Gaps in Policing (But Not All of Them)
Understaffed police departments and concerns over public safety are spurring greater use of private security guards. But they aren't a perfect substitute.
Feb. 4, 2025
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Workforce
Some Simple Ways to Make Government Work Appeal to IT Professionals
Some programmers and engineers are willing to forego private-sector pay to find meaningful work. But governments need to be more nimble about hiring.
Jan. 31, 2025
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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