Programs that provide social connection, meals and wellness checks are crucial, as older adults face higher risks of ...

A shift in state tax policy is reducing a key source of school construction funding, leaving some districts scrambling to ...

Small election departments often struggle with limited staff, tight budgets and aging infrastructure. Runoffs add a second ...

Only a third of Gen Z youth think democracy is working for them, says Kalisha Dessources Figures, senior adviser to the ...

Public-sector fiscal decisions carry legal and political consequences that generic management tools can’t handle. Humans need ...

Small-town agencies are shutting down as staffing shortages and budget pressures make it increasingly difficult to maintain ...

New proposed rules would fundamentally change the process of funding for state and local governments, tying grants more ...

Starting this summer, federal aid will cover short-term workforce training programs, creating new opportunities and oversight ...

The growth of soccer in the United States reflects decades of public-sector involvement, raising broader questions about ...

As measles cases rise and vaccination rates fall, state officials are rethinking how they balance public health goals with ...

State legislatures tend to favor omnibus bills, but housing advocates have found success breaking their agenda into separate ...

The program intended to replace the property taxes counties can’t collect is unpredictable and relies on a complex, ...