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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 ...
State Marijuana Laws - U.S. Map - Governing
WEBNovember 07, 2012 •. Michael Maciag. 1 / 1. Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia currently have passed laws broadly legalizing marijuana in some form. The District of Columbia and 11 ...
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 ...
The Rise, Fall and Mutation of Political Machines - Governing
WEBA simple way of explaining what happened in south Jersey this year is that a very large cohort of blue-collar voters suddenly and unexpectedly shed their loyalties. One thing we know about ...
How America’s Three Constitutions Define the Nation - Governing
WEBMay 16, 2021 · The Formal Constitution The formal 1787 Constitution needs little description. There it is, 4,534 words, encapsulating the civic intentions of 55 white men who deliberated, debated, argued, 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.
Are Republican States More Federally Dependent? - Governing
WEBMar 22, 2021 · Louisiana’s state government ranked the most dependent on the federal government. Kansas ranked least federally dependent overall, earning just 10.62 points. Delaware’s residents and Virginia ...
The Biggest Social Issues to Watch in 2024 - Governing
WEBThe Biggest Social Issues to Watch in 2024. Legislatures across the nation are confronting several social issues including crime, drug use, immigration and poverty. These issues will continue to ...
What's Behind the Push Toward Privatizing Water Systems?
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · The finding ran against a prior trend in favor of consolidation of utilities. Nationwide, publicly owned water systems remain the primary source of water for Americans. That likely won’t change ...