They’re crucial to local economies. As Congress debates a new surface transportation bill, it’s a time to set funding ...

Lawmakers say outdated unemployment payments have made it harder for Alaska to retain skilled workers in seasonal industries ...

A new proposal from Gov. Ron DeSantis would shift billions in local government revenue and reshape how cities and counties fund core services.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has become a touchstone in urban politics around the country for all kinds of reasons. One of them is a focus on executing basic government services.

Jill Norton, an education policy adviser in Massachusetts, has a teenage son with dyslexia and ADHD. Shelley Scruggs, an electrical engineer in the same state, also has a teenage son with ADHD. Both ...

Eric Scott Turner, nominee for secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, testifies at his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban ...

The race for California insurance commissioner is attracting new attention, new money, and a range of policy ideas as ...

A DART Red Line train arrives at Downtown Plano Station on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Plano is one of the cities voting in May on whether or not to withdraw from the public transit system. Just seven ...

Principals across the city say a proposed $1-per-ride Uber and Lyft tax could prevent major staffing reductions that would ...

A sharp decline in international migration slowed population growth in 48 states, underscoring how dependent many states have ...

The newly certified App Drivers Union will negotiate with Uber and Lyft on behalf of more than 100,000 drivers across the ...

A report from Trust for America’s Health examines state readiness to respond to disease outbreaks and disasters.