A little-used state program is enabling landowners to set aside water for ecosystems in a system built on strong private property rights.

Republican-led proposals aim to reduce income taxes but may shift more of the tax burden onto lower earners through expanded ...

For the third straight year, efforts to crack down on low-performing programs have stalled, even as concerns about student ...

Without access to traditional mortgages, many buyers rely on higher-cost loans with shorter terms and higher interest rates.

Oregon has one of the highest SNAP enrollment rates of any state. The One Big Beautiful Bill is likely to introduce new ...

It’s more important than ever for state and local governments to get strategic about managing federal grants. Without better ...

When Mississippi reformed its reading curriculum in 2013, scores for the state’s elementary school students soared. Inspired by the “Mississippi miracle,” other Southern states followed suit. But the ...

State incentives and mandates are helping renewable projects move forward even as federal grants are cut and tax credits are ...

State officials warn the highway fund is falling short as EV adoption rises and fuel efficiency improves, straining ...

Zoning that normalizes urban agriculture, from community gardens to beekeeping to small-scale poultry, can meaningfully reduce emissions while strengthening food resilience. (Adobe Stock) The U.S.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the changes would help close a $3 billion deficit without raising taxes on residents. The state’s business leaders feel betrayed.

The proposal would match voter rolls with driver’s license records and require additional documentation for residents without ...