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

In this episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Kristin Walker, North Carolina State ...

A new law gives the governor greater control over K12 education, testing whether a more centralized system can lead to better ...

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

States seeking a share of $50 billion in federal funding are being encouraged to loosen hospital construction regulations.

The first-of-its-kind state lawsuit accuses the social media giant of knowingly profiting from fraudulent advertising on ...

Small companies that manufacture products are not as susceptible to technological disruption, and they bring outsized ...

A new analysis finds that delayed mail delivery has driven up ballot rejection rates in rural counties, raising concerns ...

Storms, wildfires, and extreme heat are hitting communities harder than ever, even as the federal posture toward disaster funding and engagement is in flux. To learn more about how these forces are ...

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

St. Peter is partnering with a nonprofit to build a resident-owned community of factory-built homes starting at $115,000, offering a potential model for other rural communities.

A new state grant program aims to accelerate solar, wind and battery storage projects as rising electricity demand and prices ...