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 ...

Angeline Lake reflects nearby mountains in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington state. The U.S. Forest ...

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.

GIS-based apps, imaging, sensors and other tools can significantly improve tracking and response. They need to be ...

A new projection finds 442 institutions could shut down or merge within a decade as enrollment declines and financial ...

The state’s landmark law delivered broad coverage, but affordability and system pressures are emerging as the next major ...

Officials are exploring federal funding and new testing efforts as parents demand faster cleanup of unsafe park conditions.

A Democratic-backed vote for redistricting in Virginia looks closer than it did on election night last fall. And California’s ...