Lawmakers are expanding criminal laws to target cargo theft, gift-card fraud and other schemes that have become increasingly ...

Virginia job seekers now have a right to know what a position pays before applying online under a new state law aimed at ...

An aging network of century-old pipes is forcing the city to make difficult decisions about where limited replacement dollars ...

Both the states and the feds believe they need more control over the voting process. It’s a dispute that’s gone unresolved ...

As the city's economy rebounds, the mayor says expanding housing and lowering costs are critical to ensuring growth benefits ...

The Trump administration says states can fill the gap left by weaker federal habitat protections, but wildlife officials say ...

From New Jersey to Houston, World Cup hosts are celebrating the experience. For Kansas City, the event could also fire up local development debates.

The rise of so-called “teen takeovers” — large gatherings of young people that sometimes escalate into disorder — has sparked alarm in communities across the country. For parents and communities ...

A new state law restricts solicitation hours, bans caller ID spoofing and gives law enforcement another tool to pursue scams targeting vulnerable residents.

The small patch of dirt encircling Carmen Silverio Guardado's home bears fruit — lots of it. There are pomegranates, guavas, dragon fruit and nectarines. She also grows oregano and lemongrass, which ...

The nation's death rate reached a record low, but wide state-by-state differences suggest state-level public policy continues to shape health outcomes.