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.

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

The discovery of two critical flaws in a foundational programming language led governments and companies around the world to ...

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

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

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.

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 ...

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

States offer billions in incentives to support economic development each year. Focusing on job training and other services ...