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The Top Governors' Races to Watch This November (opens the original)
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This article originally appeared in Governing’s Inside Politics newsletter. Subscribe here to get the latest state and local politics news and analysis right in your inbox.It’s that time in the election cycle when the question must be asked: Can a Democrat finally win in Texas?In the U.S. Senate race, Democrat James Talarico is leading Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, in most polls. They’re running to replace incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, who lost to Paxton in the Republican prim
Looking for Public Transit Votes (opens the original)
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This article is part of Governing’s Inside Politics newsletter. Sign up to subscribe.The problems with public transit in the San Francisco Bay Area have been building for years. The election this November could determine whether they get better or much, much worse.Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bay Area Rapid Transit, the agency that runs trains between San Francisco, Oakland, and other nearby cities, was the pride of the region. The agency made more of its revenue from rider fares than nearly
A Five-Year ‘Rollercoaster’ for Urban Growth (opens the original)
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Editor’s note: This story is part of Governing’s ongoing Q&A series “In the Weeds.” The series features experts whose knowledge can provide new insights and solutions for state and local government officials across the country. Have an expert you think should be featured? Email Web Editor Natalie Delgadillo at ndelgadillo@governing.com.The 2020s have been volatile years for urban populations. an analysis by William H. Frey, a senior fellow at Brookings Metro. But an immigration surge in the ensu
The Transit Chief Who Made Metro Popular Again (opens the original)
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Editor's Note: Each year, Governing is proud to recognize a group of state and local officials who have brought about significant changes to their communities. Whether Democrat or Republican, these leaders have proven themselves effective at carrying out programs and policies that not only make a difference at home but provide lessons to leaders elsewhere. The following article is part of our 2026 Public Officials of the Year package. Read the rest here. This article appears in Governing's Q3 20
Who Gets Credit for the Drop in Crime? Whoever Claims It. (opens the original)
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This article is part of Governing’s Inside Politics newsletter. Sign up to subscribe.How much praise do big-city mayors deserve for the falling rates of crime around the United States? How much credit can they claim?Those are two different questions. The last major crime spike came in the early 2020s, during the tumultuous early days of COVID-19 and the civil unrest following the police killing of George Floyd. The nation’s murder rate rose by 30 percent from 2019 to 2020, one of the largest sin
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