After more than a decade of trying, state officials think they may get to collect billions of dollars of taxes on online sales soon. Find out why. more

Every state knows that a deceptive computer hack-attack could bring crucial activities to a standstill. But most states are doing little about it. Michigan is an exception. more

Elections produce a lot of data—see for example Pew’s recent report describing these many data points, Election Administration by the Numbers. more

Research in Pew's report underscores the need for registration systems that better maintain voter records, save money, and streamline processes. 

A few weeks ago, we looked at how most voters removed from the rolls in Washington, D.C., in 2008–2010 were removed because of their death. Nationally, however, inactivity is the most common reason voters are removed from