The program intended to replace the property taxes counties can’t collect is unpredictable and relies on a complex, ...

The city's proposed rodeo restrictions have exposed deep divisions over cultural preservation, animal welfare and the role ...

As measles cases rise and vaccination rates fall, state officials are rethinking how they balance public health goals with ...

The growth of soccer in the United States reflects decades of public-sector involvement, raising broader questions about sports-related economic development.

State and local officials have a much clearer view of what’s coming in 2026 than they faced a year ago. Election rhetoric has been converted to an avalanche of executive orders and partisan fiscal ...

A growing number of legislatures are considering measures that would require greater financial transparency and oversight of ...

Federal officials are moving ahead with changes to mail ballot procedures, forcing states to navigate new legal, logistical ...

AI poses a threat to Native sovereignty over cultural knowledge. Tribal nations should have the authority to govern how their ...

Fire seasons are becoming longer and more severe, affecting communities far from the fires themselves. There are steps that ...

State approval of new online charter academies reflects growing demand for remote learning options, even as questions persist ...

Supporters say the policy helps working parents serve in office, while critics argue some expenditures highlight the need for ...

Facing persistent labor shortages, state leaders are investing millions in youth robotics programs to create a new generation ...