Over Two Decades, Much of the West Has Turned Blue. Why
WEBDec 12, 2023 · Still, 2024 seems unlikely to bring about a drastic change in Democratic fortunes. Over the last two decades, the West may have become Democrats’ political promised land. But in Texas, they’re ...
Governing: State and local government news and analysis
WEBGet smart with Governing. Where government is going in states & localities. Get the latest news coverage about policy and management in state and local government.
Why Does America Have Primaries? - Governing
WEBMay 28, 2022 · The original purpose of primaries, they say, was to make government more responsive to the will of the American people. Instead, they argue, primaries have hijacked government on behalf of ...
The Forgotten Meaning of ‘We the People’ - Governing
WEBSep 22, 2020 · The deaths of the Rev. C.T. Vivian, Congressman John Lewis and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg have robbed the nation of courageous and moral leaders at a time when we need them the most.
The Pros and Cons of Privatizing Government Functions
WEBNov 29, 2010 · Problems from poorly conceived contracts can create cost increases that surpass the costs of in-house services, and if there’s shoddy contract oversight, a government is vulnerable to corruption ...
2021 Military Active-Duty Personnel, Civilians by State - Governing
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · The five states with the most total active-duty and reserve members of the military, as of September 2021, were: 217,889 in California. 174,598 in Texas. 156,475 in Virginia. 122,214 in North ...
Which Companies Get the Most Federal Subsidies? - Governing
WEBMar 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 period reviewed ...
The Rise, Fall and Mutation of Political Machines - Governing
WEBJacob Arvey, the legendary Chicago political boss of the 1940s, had something important that he liked to tell novices about how to succeed in politics. “It’s very simple,” he would say ...
Congress Makes History and Approves Proxy and Virtual Voting
WEBMay 18, 2020 · In a 217-189 vote, the House of Representatives approved a package that allows Congress to work remotely amid the coronavirus. However, some members are still concerned that remote governing will ...
Why Some States Are Rejecting Federal Money for Hungry Kids
WEBThe fight over feeding low-income kids – or refusing to – has become political. "It is $250 million that is left on the table that the governor of Florida, Gov. [Ron] DeSantis, decided to opt ...