Governing Sold to eRepublic

For many years, NACo leadership and staff has worked with the excellent writers and editors employed at Governing magazine. During each Legislative Conference, NACo leadership meets with the editorial team at Governing's Washington, D.C. office on Connecticut Avenue to discuss NACo initiatives, trends in county government, etc. We've also participated in their forums on governance and trends in state and local government. We sincerely hope and expect that relationship remains strong. Governing's parent company, Times Publishing Co., sold the magazine to eRepublic, the parent of Government Technology. Unfortunately, as much as half of the editorial department was let go on Nov. 20. The job losses are a sad reality in today's ever-changing media environment. These are excellent, dedicated journalists who are suddenly out of work and we wish them the best as well as the continued success of Governing.