GOVERNING: State government news on politics, management & financ en-us GOVERNING magazine provides leading intelligence articles on management, policy and politics to help guide and inspire innovative leaders across state and local government. Fri, 27 Jan 21:22:48 PST Dems Governors’ Gathering Gets Big Bucks Selling Prime Spot Next to Gov. Cuomo http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/dems-governors-gathering-gets-big-bucks-selling-prime-spot-next-to-gov-cuomo.html Fri, 27 Jan 10:0:00 PST The price for seats on a closed-door panel with New York Gov. — and noted campaign finance reformer — Andrew Cuomo? $50,000. State Special Education Rates Vary Widely http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/State-Special-Education-Rates-Vary-Widely.html Tue, 24 Jan 9:30:00 PST States differ widely in how many students they designate for special education. Those differences could have a financial impact in the face of possible cuts to federal aid. Previewing the 2012 Governors' Races http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/reviewing-2012-governors-races.html Wed, 18 Jan 10:0:00 PST Just two months after the 2011 gubernatorial contests, things are starting to shape up for 2012's candidates. Water Rights Shift in Fla. Could Foreshadow Debates to Come http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/Water-Rights-Shift-in-Fla-Could-Foreshadow-Debates-to-Come.html Wed, 18 Jan 8:0:00 PST Who owns recycled water? As states get more creative with scarce water resources, that debate could be among the first of many across the United States. Ala. Governor's Education Plan Draws Controversy http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/Ala-Governors-Education-Plan-Draws-Controversy.html Tue, 17 Jan 9:0:00 PST Gov. Robert Bentley wants to shore up the state budget by moving money from an education fund to general revenue accounts. Both parties wonder whether that's such a good idea. Patchwork Nation Gives New Hampshire GOP Primary Analysis http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-A-Demographic-Analysis-of-the-New-Hampshire-GOP-Primary.html Wed, 11 Jan 12:0:00 PST The project director of Patchwork Nation delves into the New Hampshire primary and what it means for the remainder of the 2012 presidential race. California U.S. Rep. Wally Herger Won't Run for Re-Election http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/elections/California-US-Rep-Wally-Herger-Wont-Run-for-Re-Election.html Tue, 10 Jan 17:0:00 PST U.S. Rep. Wally Herger announced Tuesday that he would not seek re-election, marking the second retirement in recent days from a longstanding GOP member of California's congressional delegation. Nevada Leads Gambling Race http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/Nev-Has-Head-Start-as-States-React-to-Federal-Gambling-Decision.html Fri, 6 Jan 7:0:00 PST States can act quickly now that the federal government has reversed its ban on Internet gambling. But one state may have an advantage over the others. What It Takes for a Governor to Lose Reelection http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/what-it-takes-for-a-governor-to-lose-reelection.html Thu, 5 Jan 16:30:00 PST Incumbent governors rarely lose reelection. But there are a few factors that could put a state executive at risk. How Will the Iowa Caucuses Affect the GOP Nominination Race? http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/how-will-the-iowa-caucuses-affect-the-GOP-nominination-race.html Wed, 4 Jan 14:30:00 PST Mitt Romney's razor-thin victory at the Iowa Caucuses Tuesday provided pundits and the general public with a first taste of the 2012 election.