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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Thought Zoom Would Save Local Democracy? It Hasn’t.
WEBIt Hasn’t. State and Local Politics and Policy. Thought Zoom Would Save Local Democracy? It Hasn’t. Taking public meetings online was supposed to broaden civic engagement, but little has ...
New Tools Help Governments Tap Clean Energy Windfall
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Under the “direct pay” program, the IRS will reimburse public agencies, tribal governments, nonprofits, churches, schools or other tax-exempt entities for projects involving clean energy ...
Maps: What’s the Real Red and Blue Balance of State Government?
WEBIt’s of interest to review where things stand as the midterms approach. Thirty-six states will elect new governors. The 2023 class of freshman state legislators is estimated to number around 1,000.
The Citizens Most Vocal in Local Government
WEBJune 11, 2014 •. Mike Maciag. Flickr/Kelby Carr. In his first few months in office, Park City, Utah, Mayor Jack Thomas has heard from quite a few constituents. His office phone rings off the ...
The Top Issues County Officials Are Confronting - Governing
WEBThe National Association of Counties is currently (through Feb. 16) holding its legislative conference in Washington. Counties enjoyed unusually close relations with the Trump administration ...
If Congress Cuts Section 8 Housing, These States Will Suffer
WEBThe Housing Choice Voucher program helps 2.3 million households pay rent. Biden has called for small increases to the program, while GOP leaders are eyeing cuts that will hit some states ...