When bonds are on the ballot, what voters understand about taxes and debt will shape the answers. But ballot language can convey a “fiscal illusion”: After all, the bills will arrive long after the ...

Maryland has succeeded in getting more kids into school, with chronic absenteeism falling over the past few years. But the state has more work ahead as it aims to get back to — and then below — ...

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 ...

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

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