GOVERNING

Governing is a monthly magazine that has been published in Washington, D.C. since 1987. It focuses on state and local governments across the United States. The magazine discusses important topics such as public policy, politics, and the administration of government services. It explores various issues, including government finance, land use, economic development, environmental concerns, technology, and transportation. On August 7, 2019, the magazine declared that it would cease publication. The September 2019 issue was announced as the final printed edition, and the magazine's website and other operations were set to close in the following months.

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The Surprisingly Expansive Role of the National Guard

1 day ago | governing.com | Jule Pattison-Gordon

Workforce shortages in professions like prison guards and bus drivers can leave states looking for a fix. And the National Guard can be a tempting choice — after all, they’re relatively affordable and easy to mobilize. The guard’s military training doesn’t directly translate to certain civilian roles they’ve been asked to perform, like running a classroom. But some say the guard are used to learning new skills and adapting to different tasks.
Washington Requires Speed-Limiting Devices for Reckless Drivers

1 day ago | governing.com | Jared Brey |Girard Miller

Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed House Bill 1596 into law, requiring a new speed-limiting device as a condition to getting a restricted driver’s license after getting it suspended for reckless driving or excessive speeding. Judges can also require the speed limiters as a condition of pre-trial release or post-conviction probation. In a few years, with the help of technology, prolific speeders in Washington won’t be able to drive as fast as they want.
Do Moderates Really Do Better in Elections?

1 day ago | governing.com | Jared Brey |Girard Miller

If you haven’t heard, there’s been a wee bit of debate about whether ideological moderation helps candidates win elections. Mainly, this is a debate within the Democratic Party, which only intensified after Trump’s win in 2024. Here is one summary of the debate, from Ezra Klein in 2021. On one side are “popularists” who argue that candidates win more votes when they take popular positions – specifically, because those positions win over swing voters.
Avoiding a Trillion-Dollar Mistake: Cities Push Congress for Infrastructure Funding

2 days ago | governing.com | Jared Brey

Congress is starting to discuss the details of the next surface transportation bill, the primary source of funding for many infrastructure projects around the country. The last bill, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, increased spending and gave cities a chance to apply directly for federal funds. The National League of Cities is urging local leaders to share their priorities with Congress by May 23.
Colorado Communities Push Back Against Oil and Gas

2 days ago | governing.com | Jared Brey |Alan Greenblatt

When the Denver City Council rejected a $25 million contract with Suncor Energy last week, it was just the latest example in the past year of local governments in Colorado pushing back against the oil and gas industry. The council voted unanimously as its members cited the Commerce City oil refinery’s repeated violation of its air and water permits, which govern how much toxic chemicals the facility is allowed to release.
New Mexico Creates New Model for Wildlife Management

2 days ago | governing.com | Jared Brey |Alan Greenblatt

Now, state lawmakers have given the agency a new name, a new mission, new leadership and a boost in funding to expand its role. The sweeping law enacted in March puts New Mexico at the forefront of a growing movement to rethink states’ traditional model of wildlife management. “We came from a place of extreme dysfunction,” said Jesse Deubel, executive director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation, an environmental nonprofit that advocated for the new law.
Secession Won't Happen. How About Creating States Within States?

2 days ago | governing.com | Jared Brey |Alan Greenblatt

So here’s another idea:The Autonomous Area of Eastern Oregon. And Western too, for good measure. The idea of Greater Idaho — splitting off most of eastern Oregon to join with the state of Idaho — isn’t going to fly. It won’t happen. This concept was not invented in the deep recesses of a pundit’s mind. It comes from a recently introduced piece of legislation by a Republican lawmaker in the state of Washington. Washington has a regional dynamic similar to Oregon.
Despite Political Complaints, Congestion Pricing Is Working in NYC

3 days ago | governing.com | Jared Brey

New York began charging drivers $9 to enter Lower Manhattan at peak hours in January. The toll is helping to reduce traffic, speed up travel times, and raise money for public transit. The Trump administration has vowed to end the program. Christine Berthet has lived in New York City for 45 years, but this spring, she’s enjoying an experience she’s never had before: Birdsong, up close, on the balcony of her Manhattan apartment.
Oregon Unable to Meet Demand for Mental Health Services

5 days ago | governing.com | Jabari Simama |Alan Ehrenhalt

Oregon’s high behavioral health needs outpace the state’s availability to provide services, according to an audit report from the Secretary of State’s Office. The state’s suicide rate has consistently outpaced the nation since 2000, and it ranks 46th among states for adults with substance use disorders who needed but did not receive treatment, according to the report.
Federal Court Finds Alabama's Congressional Map Discriminatory

5 days ago | governing.com | Jabari Simama |Alan Ehrenhalt

The more than 500-page ruling from a unanimous three-judge panel said it was “not a close call” to require the state to have a map with more representation for Black voters than the 2023 plan. The state is currently using a court-mandated map drawn after a preliminary ruling against the state’s 2023 version, and Thursday’s decision opened the door for the state to have yet another map going forward — its third since the 2020 census.