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J.B. Wogan

Governing staff writer

J.B. covers a number of beats including immigration, gun control, politics and more for GOVERNING magazine.

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Civic Innovation
SXSW 2017: Tech Idea for Preventing Fatal Police Interactions Wins Shark Tank-Like Competition
The first-place prize of $10,000 went to RideAlong, a digital tool meant to facilitate safer interactions between police and people with mental illness.
March 13, 2017
 · J.B. Wogan
Cybersecurity
New Election Cyberprotections Cause Confusion and Concern
Left with unanswered questions, state and local election officials are worried about the Department of Homeland Security's latest attempt to stop hackers. DHS' response? Calm down. We're here to help.
January 12, 2017
 · J.B. Wogan
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Cloud & Computing
Modernizing Voting Tech is a Must, But Who Will Pay for It?
Even though most polls are working with decades-old machines that lose or miscount votes, states and the federal government are largely ignoring the problem.
November 02, 2016
 · J.B. Wogan
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Digital Communities
Tech Companies Are Getting Lured Back Downtown — Here's Why
Tax incentives aren't always the best way to lure businesses. Many are simply going where the talent is.
August 26, 2016
 · J.B. Wogan
Infrastructure
How Streetlights Can Bridge Racial Gaps in Cities
Discrimination doesn't always appear in the most obvious places. Many government policies and practices are seemingly unbiased and uncontroversial, but actually disproportionately harm minorities.
August 11, 2016
 · J.B. Wogan
Government Experience
Pokemon Go: How Cops, Mayors Make the Most of the Craze to 'Catch 'em All'
City officials across the country are using the gaming craze to educate and engage with the public — and have some fun.
July 13, 2016
 · J.B. Wogan
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Policy
Employee or Independent Contractor? It's the Uber-Important Question of Today’s Economy
Sharing economy companies like Uber and Lyft claim that the people who work for them are “independent contractors,” thus ineligible for most employee benefits. That argument may prove difficult to sustain.
June 03, 2016
 · J.B. Wogan
Infrastructure
Memphis and Shelby County, Tenn., Organize Regional Strategy to Fight Blight
To tackle the problem of vacant properties, Memphis is acknowledging that it needs help.
May 17, 2016
 · J.B. Wogan
Infrastructure
How to Make Cities Livable
St. Paul, Minn., wants its urban areas to welcome everyone -- whether they're 8 or 80 years old.
May 03, 2016
 · J.B. Wogan
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K-12 Education
Using Data, Providence Cuts Absenteeism and Tackles Other Youth Issues
A foundation is promoting the use of evidence-based prevention programs to help young people in low-income, urban neighborhoods.
April 13, 2016
 · J.B. Wogan
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