Tiny districts with some per-pupil costs exceeding $100,000 are weighing closures that could devastate entire communities.

North Dakota consumers pay less for electricity than any other state in the country, according to a new report. The report by ...

Changing federal priorities are forcing states to revise spending plans and rethink policy decisions across key programs.

Some of the region’s metros are showing surprising population numbers, a documented awakening in places that most of the ...

The departure of a community’s major employer is about more than job losses. Finance managers need a fiscal strategy.

A sweeping reorganization shifts authority closer to states, but limited details and staffing cuts are raising concerns.

New federal standards require one month of work, but states like Indiana and Idaho are pushing for three-month requirements ...

The Archimedes screw pump is used for moving water and sludge, from a lower to a higher elevation. Wastewater treatment ...

Algorithmic price setting and wage discrimination are threats to privacy and well-being, as well as to state revenues. Some ...

State officials and partners are deploying sensors to improve tracking of pollution, especially during wildfire season.

A new report finds the state depends more heavily on local property taxes than any other, shaping how public services are ...

New laws aim to streamline guardianship and prevent children from being placed in foster care when parents are detained.