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Surveys have shown that only somewhere between about 5 and 10 percent of us use public transportation on a daily or weekly basis. Yet when we are presented with a ballot measure to spend more money on transit, we usually vote in favor of it.
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After Tuesday’s rough night for the GOP, Democrats will oversee a plurality of elections come 2028.
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A project's biggest costs don't end when construction is complete. When governments overlook ongoing expenses for maintenance and staffing, even promising projects can become costly failures, warn researchers Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene.
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Brighter streetlights can reduce violent crime, but the benefits may fade. A Newark study suggests cities should pair lighting upgrades with long-term crime prevention strategies.
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Could improving childhood literacy be as simple as talking more to babies? Birmingham is using technology and coaching to help families build early language skills and prepare kids for school.
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Latino voters helped propel Republicans in 2024, then shifted toward Democrats in 2026. The dramatic reversal challenges assumptions about party loyalty and underscores how economic concerns are reshaping one of the nation's most influential voting blocs.
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Winning control of state legislatures was just the beginning for Democrats. With new power in statehouses across the country, they now face a defining choice: pursue sweeping policy changes or take a more cautious approach.
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How can we protect historic places if we don't even know where they are? A new national atlas aims to give communities and policymakers the information they need to safeguard historic sites, writes Sara C. Bronin, founder and CEO of Land Use Atlas Inc.
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“Using public transportation is one of the simplest ways families can save money every month," - APTA CEO Paul Skoutelas.
Americans are facing rising household costs, but public transit continues to deliver savings—an average of $14,100 a year
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Have you caught the latest episode of The Common Thread? Atlanta Mayor and Governing 2026 Public Official of the Year Andre Dickens shares his perspective on leadership and the power of collaboration. Watch the full episode: bit.ly/4kAdNNB
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Election officials prepared for chaos, but Election Day was surprisingly smooth. Poll workers kept voting on track, showing how preparation and quick responses helped overcome unexpected challenges.
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Who will hold local governments accountable when the local newspaper disappears? As newsrooms shrink and communities lose coverage, colleges are emerging as unlikely partners in keeping local journalism alive.
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From @GOVERNING: #Maryland's chronic absenteeism rate has fallen from its pandemic peak, but the state has even more ambitious goals: bit.ly/4zotUlX
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In @GOVERNING, CCJ’s @MarcALevin & @docthadjohnson outline steps cities can take to close this gap, including dedicated investigative units, well-supported forensic labs, better ballistic tools, and safer conditions for victims and witnesses to cooperate. governing.com/management-and…
How is Atlanta turning ambitious goals into measurable results? In the latest The Common Thread, Mayor Andre Dickens discusses affordable housing, public safety, innovation, and leadership with Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett.
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At least 18 states will have new governors in 2027, including several historic firsts. Meet the leaders elected Tuesday and explore how their priorities and political challenges could shape the next chapter of state government.
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Texas politics just got a major shake-up. Gina Hinojosa's victory ends more than three decades of Republican control of the governor's office, setting the stage for a showdown with a Republican-led Legislature over the state's future.
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How can data and collaboration drive better government? Watch the full conversation with NC Budget Director Kristin Walker on Governing: bit.ly/4iknxu1
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Just 15 of the nation's 99 state legislative chambers are considered competitive this election. But a handful of closely contested races could upend decades of single-party control and reshape state policies.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made school choice a signature political victory. Now, his Democratic challenger is turning the $1 billion program into a campaign issue. Will it work?
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