Votes aren’t fully counted, but the general-election duels for California governor, L.A. mayor, and other offices are ...

The design of political constituencies is an important element in the maintenance of community. The way we have manipulated ...

Our system for dealing with these emergencies is weaker than it once was. Leaders closest to the people need to strengthen ...

Police departments across Idaho are embracing AI-powered surveillance tools to solve crimes faster, even as critics raise ...

A new law restricts law enforcement access to ballots, voting systems and voter data, reflecting growing concerns about ...

California spends a lot of money running its prison system, and for years state leaders have tried to decrease those costs.

It’s not just uncertainty coming from Washington. It’s a structural shift in who bears fiscal risk, and local governments are ...

Electing legislatures under such a system would give minority-party voters more of a voice in their government and blunt the ...

A new proposal from Gov. Ron DeSantis would shift billions in local government revenue and reshape how cities and counties ...

The state has become the first to ban personalized algorithmic pricing for food retailers and food delivery companies.

Lawmakers say outdated unemployment payments have made it harder for Alaska to retain skilled workers in seasonal industries ...

Congress is set to negotiate the next surface transportation bill, which sends billions to states for highways and other infrastructure. Cities are lobbying for more direct funding for local projects.