Hot, strong desert air is contributing to the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area. The current winds are much less ...

Five years after the murder of George Floyd and just ahead of the Trump administration, Minneapolis agreed to enter into a consent decree with the Department of Justice. DOJ cited five others as ...

A New York Assembly member and Chicago’s mayor have proposed creating city-owned grocery stores to bring residents affordable, fresh food. Government-owned groceries may be a new idea for big cities, ...

Last year, about a quarter of all health insurance claims were denied in California. A new law blocks coverage denials made ...

There's turnover in Washington with each new administration. Departing federal workers can bring valuable skills and ...

State officials face challenges from shrinking revenue and major changes from Washington in shared programs such as education ...

As Georgia governor, he was a pioneer in efforts to attract foreign investment and promote exports, setting the stage for how U.S. states would help shape the global economy.

Democrats outperformed Kamala Harris’ showing in three legislative districts but fell short of President Biden’s showing back in 2020.

The state’s 988 service has a $7 million shortfall and the nation’s fifth highest rate of abandoned calls. The suicide rate in Texas has risen dramatically during this century.

Iowa leads the nation in the percentage of its electricity it generates from wind and solar, showing that the transition ...

After years of cuts, the agency’s budget has doubled since 2020. But its new director will face challenges due to policy ...

Governors, mayors and finance officers are treading water, awaiting the outcome and impact of a new Washington regime’s vows to slash federal spending and taxes. Meanwhile, state and municipal ...