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Jule Pattison-Gordon

Jule Pattison-Gordon is a senior staff writer for Governing, and previously wrote for Government Technology, PYMNTS and The Bay State Banner.

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Key Findings
Report: Nearly Half of U.S. Households Are Not Economically Secure
A new study looks at what it takes for people to be truly economically secure — not just scraping by. The insights could help policymakers target their interventions.
March 26, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Management and Administration
Meet Connecticut’s ‘Kid Governor’
Over 10,000 kids voted in Connecticut’s Kid Governor election.
March 23, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Policy
Oregon Braces for Fallout From Federal SNAP Changes
Oregon has one of the highest SNAP enrollment rates of any state. The One Big Beautiful Bill is likely to introduce new issues for administrators.
March 18, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Magazine
Why the Federal Government Is Going After California's AI Laws
Proponents say California's major AI legislation offers essential guardrails on a quickly developing technology. But detractors — including the president — say it's burdensome, unnecessary and unfair.
Q1 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Management and Administration
States and Feds Consider a Simple Solution to SNAP Fraud
In many states, it’s too easy for malicious actors to gain access to EBT cards. Officials in California, and now several other states, are trying to change that.
March 11, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Policy
How the Iran War Could Impact States and Localities
The U.S. homeland is out of range of military strikes, but state and local governments could see cyber attacks, cloud service disruptions and rising supply costs.
March 6, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Magazine
AI Could Disrupt Millions of Jobs. Lawmakers Are Preparing
The rapidly advancing technology is going to reshape American work. Public officials are trying to prepare workers for the seismic shift.
Q1 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Finance
Boom Times for Muni Bonds
State and local governments have been issuing record amounts of debt, mostly to maintain and expand infrastructure. Will the surge continue?
Feb. 24, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Management and Administration
How Did L.A. Police Solve So Many Killings in 2025?
Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton says an unusually low number of homicides, a departmental reorganization that sped up investigations and community relationships all contributed.
Feb. 23, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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Resilience
Rhode Island’s Landfill Is Filling Up Fast. Localities Have a Solution
Municipalities in Rhode Island hope to delay the landfill’s closure date and save money on waste disposal by setting up composting programs.
Feb. 11, 2026
 · Jule Pattison-Gordon
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