Discuss the following statement using examples from your geographic area which include NPOs

"The story of state and local governments over the past two decades has been one of transformation. They have shed their backward ways, reformed their institutions and emerged as capable and proactive.” (Bowman & Kearny, 2014, pg. 22). 

IInclude an introduction which summarizes the main points of the scholarly activity and identifies the relevance of the assignment to the course topic(s). 

Analyze and explain how you understand the above-mentioned statement

citations and references must follow APA format. 

minimum of 600 words