Local Government

the top line Jan. 24, 2019

Trump Officials Are Too Out of Touch to Get Why the Shutdown Hurts the EconomyThey think it is no big deal because the workers will get paid eventually. That’s only half right.

By Josh Barro

2018 midterms Nov. 28, 2018

Can a 27-Year-Old Political Neophyte Run the Third-Largest County in America?Lina Hidalgo was elected to run a county with a $5 billion budget, thanks to Beto and straight-ticket voting. And she has a plan.

By Nick Tabor

roundtable Sept. 4, 2017

9 Mayors on What Washington Can Learn From Local GovernmentOur national political environment might be paralyzed by partisanship and erratic leadership, but our cities tend to be resilient.

By Ed Kilgore

the national interest Sept. 7, 2014

By Jonathan Chait

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