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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Idaho Plans to Privatize Management of Medicaid

5 days ago | governing.com | Mattie Quinn

Through a sweeping bill meant to cut Medicaid costs, the Idaho Legislature this year directed the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to change a range of Medicaid policies — including to pursue switching Medicaid benefits to being run by private companies. That model, called managed care, is used widely across the country. Idaho health officials say it’ll take years to switch all Idaho Medicaid benefits to being managed by private companies.
New Mexico’s New Militarized Border Zone Is Creating Confusion

6 days ago | governing.com | Jabari Simama

Ellison explained the turnabout in a filing in which he said the arrested people had been found in an area his office thought was part of the new National Defense Area. It wasn’t. As a result, three people arrested in recent weeks won’t face newly created criminal charges for trespassing on a military base, punishable by up to a year in jail.
Utah Governor Urges Mayors to Act on Homeless Crisis

6 days ago | governing.com | Jabari Simama

Utah has more than 250 cities and towns, but mayors from about 40 cities came to the governor’s “Built Here Housing Summit” to trade ideas in a closed-door meeting. In a news conference held outside the governor’s mansion immediately after, Cox said they came together to work toward a “shared goal” that he described as “very simple, but urgent.”“How can we work together — state and local — to make housing more attainable for Utah families?” Cox said.
The Oklahoma Legislature Spent Its Last Day of Session Overriding Gubernatorial Vetoes

6 days ago | governing.com | Jared Brey |Jabari Simama |Mattie Quinn |Girard Miller

He got his income tax cut, business courts and ban on cellphones in schools, prompting him to say Wednesday it was probably the best session in his seven years in office. “Look. The governor should be very happy,” House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, said early Friday. “He got everything he wanted this session.” The legislative session, which ended Friday, was a mixed bag for Gov. Kevin Stitt. But then came Thursday, effectively the final day of the legislative session.
An Old Texas Law is Bleeding The State’s Most Important Aquifer Dry

1 week ago | governing.com | Jabari Simama

For years, their measurements have shown what farmers and water conservationists fear most — the Ogallala Aquifer, an underground water source that’s the lifeblood of the South Plains agriculture industry, is running dry. That’s because of a century-old law called the rule of capture.
We Need Digital Equity More Than Ever

1 week ago | governing.com | Jabari Simama

President Donald Trump recently terminated programs under the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act, calling it unconstitutional, racist and illegal. The 2021 law, approved with bipartisan support, established , mostly administered through states, to expand broadband access and help Americans make the most of it by addressing issues including digital literacy, affordability, and training and workforce development.
American Farmers Need Trade, Not Tariffs

1 week ago | governing.com | Jabari Simama

Earlier this month the United States and China announced a 90-day pause on their escalating tariff war. While that may sound like progress, farmers across the country should be cautious. This is not a permanent resolution — just a temporary ceasefire. And if we’ve learned anything from the past decade of tariff brinkmanship, it’s that agriculture ends up paying the price when trade becomes a political weapon.
New Clean Energy Training Hub Flourishes in a Factory Town

1 week ago | governing.com | Jared Brey |Carl Smith

It was 1999 when he and a group of teen boys were expelled and faced criminal charges over the incident. The story of the “Decatur Seven” drew national headlines and protests led by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who framed their harsh treatment as blatant racism. The governor eventually intervened, and the students were allowed to attend alternative schools.
Amid Federal Cuts, the D.C. Area Braces for a Downturn

1 week ago | governing.com | Jared Brey

The Washington, D.C., region is bracing for the impact of cuts to federal spending and the workforce. Consumer spending trends, home listings, and unemployment figures all indicate a potential economic downturn. Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is hoping investing in growth can help mitigate more painful budget cuts. What’s the best way to face down a recession? For Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser, the answer is investing in growth.
Middle-Income Earners Struggle to Afford Homes Across the Country

1 week ago | governing.com | Carl Smith

“We never felt homeownership was in our cards. But we did it!” Julia Whitnall said. “We’re extremely happy.”The couple moved May 16 to a $509,000 two-bedroom house in Ripon, east of San Francisco in the Central Valley region. Like many moderate-income workers, public school teachers Julia and Scott Whitnall didn’t think they’d become homeowners in their early 30s. Especially in California. It wasn’t easy.