In turning its bail system around, New Jersey has shown a capacity for evidence-based policy innovation that's likely to serve as a national model.
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Taking advantage of a state law encouraging local-government consolidations, the two New Jersey municipalities found a path that other places might follow.
Read moreThe Fiscal Conversation We Need
The budget stress that governments face now is structural, not cyclical. What’s called for is an examination of the entire public enterprise.
Read moreThe Wrong Kind of Silos for Rural America
When goals are in conflict, it's time to look for common interests. A non-governmental initiative offers lessons for public managers.
Read moreThe Need for a Stimulus Speed Bump
The rush to spend stimulus money as quickly as possible is fraught with management risks.
Read moreSmart Growth and the Herding of Cats
Without strong executive leadership and teamwork, cross-agency acceptance of a smart growth agenda is a long shot.
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