A lot, says one prominent political scientist. But most of all, they aren’t accountable to anyone.

Lawsuits take years, draining money and frustrating everyone involved. The few cases that do make it to trial generate ...

Two-thirds of American drinking water comes from rivers, and they are a driving force in the health of ecosystems. Climate, ...

A range of current and former bills are giving housing developers and local governments more options to reduce red tape for ...

In hopes of luring in chipmakers, states have been increasing their incentives for semiconductor manufacturers so that they ...

With federal deficits soaring, bond issuers may face higher financing costs. State and local cash managers shine for now, but ...

Bay Area Rapid Transit launched a new schedule this month with more frequent service on nights and weekends and less frequent ...

The proposal includes the states of Illinois and Indiana, along with private sector partners, and would produce hydrogen as a ...

The funding comes from President Joe Biden’s landmark Inflation Reduction Act and marks the act’s largest investment to date ...

Wisconsin Republicans are threatening to impeach a newly elected supreme court justice and fire the top election ...

It’s not enough for public and private employers to simply drop college degree requirements. State governments have a crucial ...

His acquittal makes Paxton a dominant player in Republican primary politics, where hard-right conservatives that share his ...