Federal funding is flowing, but many states lack enough trained workers to build and maintain broadband infrastructure.

New proposed rules would fundamentally change the process of funding for state and local governments, tying grants more ...

Only a third of Gen Z youth think democracy is working for them, says Kalisha Dessources Figures, senior adviser to the ...

Massachusetts is piloting a curriculum designed to help students understand gambling risks before betting habits become ...

A new online tool will allow families to see vaccination rates at individual schools and better understand local outbreak ...

Public-sector fiscal decisions carry legal and political consequences that generic management tools can’t handle. Humans need ...

Towns, small cities and rural counties deal with the same issues as their larger cousins. Excited innovative leadership is ...

Small-town agencies are shutting down as staffing shortages and budget pressures make it increasingly difficult to maintain ...

Starting this summer, federal aid will cover short-term workforce training programs, creating new opportunities and oversight ...

Mostly much smaller than states, but larger than most cities, they may be the solution for straightening our politics out.

Although children were not the intended targets of recent federal changes, states are reporting sharp declines in food ...

Programs that provide social connection, meals and wellness checks are crucial, as older adults face higher risks of ...