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WEBPolarized politics has changed the dynamics of legislation and policymaking at the state and local level. Political parties with supermajorities are increasingly in control in many states and cities.
Over Two Decades, Much of the West Has Turned Blue. Why
WEBDec 12, 2023 · But Texas hasn’t budged. In 2020, Joe Biden lost the state by 5 percentage points. It was the best showing by a Democratic presidential candidate in nearly a quarter century.
The Biggest Social Issues to Watch in 2024 - Governing
WEBEditor's note: These issue briefs originally appeared in our annual Issues to Watch, which was published on Jan. 10. You can read the entire article here. Crime
2021 Military Active-Duty Personnel, Civilians by State - Governing
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · There were a total of 1.195 million active-duty military and more than 778,000 reserve forces according to September 2021 data from the Department of Defense.
The Rise, Fall and Mutation of Political Machines - Governing
WEBJacob Arvey, left, was part of a delegation including Sen. Adlai Stevenson and Mayor Richard J. Daley greeting former president Harry Truman on a visit to Chicago in July 1956 to raise funds for ...
Celebrating the Centennial of American Indian Citizenship
WEBWith the centennial of American Indian citizenship coming up, Governing spoke with John Echohawk, executive director of the Native American Rights Fund.
The History Behind the Separation of Church and State in America
WEBThe court’s three liberal appointees dissented in these important 2022 cases. “This Court continues to dismantle the wall of separation between church and state that the Framers fought to ...
What Painted Us So Indelibly Red and Blue? - Governing
WEBSometimes, however, the simplest questions become the most difficult ones to answer. We live in a collection of divergent and mutually antagonistic constituencies.
Texans to Vote on 14 Proposed Constitutional Amendments
WEBOct 16, 2023 · Texans soon will vote on 14 proposed changes to the state Constitution, including several that GOP elected leaders have described as shrewd down payments on improved infrastructure, recreation and ...
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.