Public transit advocates often argue, sometimes heatedly, about whether buses and trains should be free to ride. But riding public transit is already much cheaper than driving a car. According to a ...

For most of the tens of millions of Americans heading out to the polls today (that is, those who haven’t already voted early or by mail), the races for congressional, state and local offices that have ...

(TNS) — About 8 miles west of Grundy Center is a white Quonset hut that hums with the sound of industrial fans. Unlike other rural outbuildings equipped with fans, this one doesn't house hogs. It's ...

Los Angeles residents who once relied on ocean breezes are facing increasingly dangerous indoor temperatures, renewing questions about landlords' responsibility to provide cooling.

Ann Arbor, Mich., voters will consider creating a publicly owned power system, a move that has delivered savings in some communities but proved costly in others.

New federal rules could make the state's limited Medicaid expansion more expensive, complicating decisions about whether to continue a program that has struggled to attract enrollees.

Numbers alone don’t always tell the full story, and they can be misleading. Conversations that dig deeper can provide ...

Washington has the most generous grace period, accepting mail ballots until Nov. 23. As postal service cuts have created ...

Rainy day fund capacity has declined for two consecutive years, even as states face slower revenue growth and reduced federal ...

Democratic victories in several key Pennsylvania races could be enough to flip control of the House. The stakes are high, but ...

The midterms will determine top election officials in 29 states, with competing approaches to voter access, election security ...

Montana is in the forefront of a movement to use state powers to fix the problem unleashed by the Supreme Court.