Governance

Want to Make Your City Care About A Policy Issue? Try A Dashboard.

Data scientist Jeff Reichman of January Advisors has been building a bridge between data and policymakers in Houston and beyond.

The Challenge of the 2020 Census

With a legal fight ongoing around the citizenship question, many argue trust has already been damaged.

Mayors Acknowledge Inequality For the Most Part, But May Still Be Misunderstanding It

A new survey shows that most mayors are aware of inequality and discrimination, but they tend to think its better than compared to the rest of the country and likely discount its impact on key services.

Report Describes Fragmented Highway Enforcement in Houston

One clear path for improvement is the highway enforcement of Harris County and the Houston region.

Harris County's Contract Deputy Program Presents Funding and Equity Concerns

The program allows private entities to contract for law enforcement patrol but it presents funding and equity challenges.