Elections
Covering topics such as governors, legislatures, local government, redistricting and voting.
Whether it’s political polarization, ruthless social media or federal interference, this is a particularly tough time to be in elected office in a city or a state.
For a few of them, particularly ambitious Democrats, the answer is yes.
State and local governments have been issuing record amounts of debt, mostly to maintain and expand infrastructure. Will the surge continue?
The administration’s framework could jeopardize broadband grants and spark legal battles, but lawmakers in states like Colorado and California say they’ll continue regulating artificial intelligence.
President Trump disinvited two Democratic governors from a planned White House dinner with the National Governors Association, casting the event in doubt. The NGA has tried to promote bipartisanship amid increasing polarization.
A proposed bill would clarify when conversations outside public meetings violate the state’s open government law.
It provides a natural space where identities overlap, reducing partisan prejudices. It could be key to easing our fierce divisions.
As red states build far more homes, New York’s stagnating housing production risks population stagnation and a projected loss of two U.S. House seats and Electoral College votes.
As coins dwindle and retailers struggle, Indiana debates how rounding to the nearest nickel should work, including impacts on state revenue and point-of-sale systems.
It’s all too easy to deploy a system that does more harm than good, undermining public trust.
President Trump’s desire to place his party in charge of national elections is a tactic that collides with 250 years of constitutional history.
Some mayors openly challenge federal actions while others pursue quiet cooperation to protect resources for their constituents.
The circumstances have to be right, and real urban change agents know not to promise the impossible.
Changes at the U.S. Postal Service could harm political campaigns and voters alike. To safeguard democracy, they will need to adjust to new realities.
Outdated assessment systems are opaque and structurally biased, leading to “data rot.” Local governments should invest in tools that make it easier for taxpayers to understand how their property is valued.
What happens when familiar words of government are blended to take on new meanings? Perhaps a chortle or two.
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