A state Supreme Court justice won a narrow victory in November. Her challenger argues tens of thousands of votes should be ...

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

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 ...

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

Human services officials say more treatment options are needed to place children, but lawmakers are concerned lighter regulations will create more problems.

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 ...

Opportunity Zones have transformed abandoned buildings in Erie, Pa., into a vibrant urban core with apartments, shops and cafes, creating quality jobs and boosting the local economy. As Washington ...

In his new term, Donald Trump intends to send more responsibility for some issues — notably education and health — back to states. On the other hand, the federal government, after a period of ...

There's turnover in Washington with each new administration. Departing federal workers can bring valuable skills and experience to state and local governments.

Wind turbines in a corn field behind a farm in Rippey, Iowa. The state generated roughly 61 percent of its electricity from renewables, primarily wind, in 2023. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images/TNS) If ...

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, ...

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.