Florida lawmakers are increasingly spilling into costly special sessions, raising questions about the limits of part-time ...

New York City is inviting some municipal workers to apply for free on-site child care for infants and toddlers, Mayor Zohran ...

Sensors, drones and air-blast systems are helping officials detect risks earlier and reduce dangers in high-risk areas.

Crowded primaries could signal a weakening of African American political power, but a more open and competitive political environment could also be a sign of democratic health.

Higher gas prices aren’t the whole story. The more a state depends on oil, the more expensive life becomes for residents.

Charter and school choice advocates celebrate the change as common sense and a solution to financial problems for charters. Critics see an attack on traditional public schools.

States’ overall fiscal cushions are quickly eroding, leaving states with fewer resources to address widespread current and ...

A California jury’s $3 million verdict follows a $375 million ruling in New Mexico, signaling rising legal exposure for tech ...

New estimates show migration patterns favoring less densely populated areas, while most U.S. counties experience slowing ...

In a summer 2024 press conference, Georgia’s Republican governor, Brian Kemp, launched a video featuring a 54-year-old ...

Gov. Jared Polis praised the two bills as the state’s latest innovative efforts to wrench down the price of housing.

The first Republican to lead the North Carolina Senate in over a century is seeking a recount in a primary where he trails by ...