From the Editor

The Importance of Looking Beyond Your Own Boundaries

Route Fifty’s executive editor shares insights covering state and local government day in and day out for nearly five years.

By Michael Grass
March 5, 2019

Explore Route Fifty’s 2018 Newsmap

From Akron, Ohio, to Yavapai County, Arizona, and countless other places, navigate the year in state and local government news from around the nation.

By Michael Grass
January 1, 2019

Announcing the 10 Winners of the 2018 Route Fifty Navigator Awards

Here are individuals and teams making a difference in state and local government and the communities they serve.

By Michael Grass
November 8, 2018

Route Fifty Turns 3 Years Old

Although we’ve evolved a bit since launching in April 2015, our editorial mission is in many ways the same.

By Michael Grass
April 11, 2018

Explore Route Fifty's 2017 Newsmap

We have a big country to cover. Take a look at what we wrote about this past year via our interactive map.

By Michael Grass
December 28, 2017

2017 Navigator Award Finalists: Government Allies and Cross-Sector Partners

We're rolling out the 50 finalists for the 2017 Route Fifty Navigator Awards. Here are the first 10 ...

By Route Fifty Staff
September 5, 2017

Route Fifty Navigator Award Nominations Deadline Extended

We’re getting ready to review submissions in this year’s program to feature 50 individual and team finalists from the world of state and local government. But we’re giving you just a little more time.

By Michael Grass
June 13, 2017

Route Fifty Roadshow Heads to Seattle

Join us for a conversation with the mayors of Anchorage, Grand Rapids and San José, whose cities are part of the Daniel Rose Center for Leadership’s 2017 fellowship program.

By Michael Grass
May 1, 2017

Download Our New Ebook: ‘Navigating America’s Tough Intergovernmental Challenges’

From finance to health care to transportation, there are plenty of policy priorities for state and local governments in the nation’s capital and beyond as the new Trump administration continues to take shape.

By Michael Grass
March 14, 2017

Route Fifty’s Navigator Awards Are Back for 2017

We’re starting our search for 50 finalists doing great work in state, county and municipal governments. Submit your nominations!

By Michael Grass
March 9, 2017

Welcome to the New and Improved Route Fifty

As we continue to connect state and local leaders across the United States, our laboratory of ideas continues to grow.

By Michael Grass
February 22, 2017

Route Fifty Special Report: The Health Data Equation

We’re featuring three stories of state and local governments using data to deliver critical health services, make better decisions and improve their communities in the process.

By Michael Grass
February 15, 2017

Ready for Download: ‘The Infrastructure Quandary’ Special Report

Route Fifty examines the challenges to finance vital improvements for transportation and public works projects around the nation.

By Route Fifty Staff
January 24, 2017

We Covered a Lot of Ground Last Year. Explore Our Route Fifty 2016 Newsmap.

Navigate more than 400 of our articles, features, dispatches and blog posts on U.S. states and localities, from Minot to Miami and so many other places in-between.

By Michael Grass
January 3, 2017

Download Our New Ebook: Challenges and Opportunities for Data-Driven Local Governments

Included are stories about the use of data in the governments of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; Kansas City, Missouri; Syracuse, New York; and New Orleans.

By Michael Grass
November 9, 2016

What to Expect Next From Route Fifty’s Navigator Awards

Starting in September, we’ll be rolling out our 50 finalists by category.

By Michael Grass
August 18, 2016

Reminder: Nominations for Navigator Awards Remain Open Through Aug. 15

Know of a great example of how a good idea was implemented to benefit state or local government? We’re looking to profile our 50 Navigator Awards finalists starting later this summer.

By Michael Grass
July 21, 2016

Download Our New Ebook: ‘Current Challenges, Great Ideas and Big Issues Shaping U.S. Counties’

Headed to the 81st annual National Association of Counties Conference and Exposition in Long Beach, California, this month? Check out our new ebook on U.S. counties.

By Michael Grass
July 13, 2016

Next Steps for the Route Fifty ‘Navigator Awards’

Register and watch a special viewcast on Wednesday, July 13. We’ll discuss how we’re evaluating potential finalists, look at some of the common management challenges that state, county and municipal governments are facing and how cross-sector collaboration is helping to implement good ideas.

By Michael Grass
July 5, 2016

Nominations Deadline Extended for Route Fifty Navigator Awards

We’re looking to honor 50 individuals and teams in state and local government from around the United States who have demonstrated excellence in implementing great ideas. Enter by Friday, July 1!

By Michael Grass
May 18, 2016

Route Fifty Roadmap: Wheeling, West Virginia

How do cities like Wheeling, which thrived under different circumstances, find their place in a complex global economy and attract needed investment?

By Michael Grass
May 16, 2016

From Akron, Ohio, to Yavapai County, Arizona, and countless other places, navigate the year in state and local government news from around the nation.

Here are individuals and teams making a difference in state and local government and the communities they serve.

Although we’ve evolved a bit since launching in April 2015, our editorial mission is in many ways the same.

We have a big country to cover. Take a look at what we wrote about this past year via our interactive map.

We're rolling out the 50 finalists for the 2017 Route Fifty Navigator Awards. Here are the first 10 ...

We’re getting ready to review submissions in this year’s program to feature 50 individual and team finalists from the world of state and local government. But we’re giving you just a little more time.

Join us for a conversation with the mayors of Anchorage, Grand Rapids and San José, whose cities are part of the Daniel Rose Center for Leadership’s 2017 fellowship program.

From finance to health care to transportation, there are plenty of policy priorities for state and local governments in the nation’s capital and beyond as the new Trump administration continues to take shape.

We’re starting our search for 50 finalists doing great work in state, county and municipal governments. Submit your nominations!

As we continue to connect state and local leaders across the United States, our laboratory of ideas continues to grow.

We’re featuring three stories of state and local governments using data to deliver critical health services, make better decisions and improve their communities in the process.

Featured eBooks

Route Fifty examines the challenges to finance vital improvements for transportation and public works projects around the nation.

Navigate more than 400 of our articles, features, dispatches and blog posts on U.S. states and localities, from Minot to Miami and so many other places in-between.

Included are stories about the use of data in the governments of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; Kansas City, Missouri; Syracuse, New York; and New Orleans.

Starting in September, we’ll be rolling out our 50 finalists by category.

Know of a great example of how a good idea was implemented to benefit state or local government? We’re looking to profile our 50 Navigator Awards finalists starting later this summer.

Headed to the 81st annual National Association of Counties Conference and Exposition in Long Beach, California, this month? Check out our new ebook on U.S. counties.

Register and watch a special viewcast on Wednesday, July 13. We’ll discuss how we’re evaluating potential finalists, look at some of the common management challenges that state, county and municipal governments are facing and how cross-sector collaboration is helping to implement good ideas.

We’re looking to honor 50 individuals and teams in state and local government from around the United States who have demonstrated excellence in implementing great ideas. Enter by Friday, July 1!

How do cities like Wheeling, which thrived under different circumstances, find their place in a complex global economy and attract needed investment?

Thank you!