Governance

Voters Nationwide Support Transit, But Will Washington?

More than 30 communities nationwide approved ballot measures designed to support transit efforts.

In Houston, Voters Send a Strong Message About Criminal Justice Reform

Newly-elected sheriff and DA say they'll avoid locking up low-level offenders.

Despite Trump's Win, Texas Election Results Offer a Glimpse at Electorate's Shifting Demographics

Trump won Texas, but the numbers might reveal a shifting electorate.

Trump Victory Underscores the Important Role of Cities as Laboratories of Democracy

The future of America belongs not to Washington but to cities across the country.

Urban Nation: What's at Stake for Cities in the 2016 Elections

While many U.S. mayors have great power, they need the federal government – with its deep pockets, borrowing power and priority-setting capacity – to shape the future.