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 ...

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

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

Several state legislatures took steps in 2024 to enhance funding for public pension systems by adopting strategies to increase annual employer contributions to their retirement systems, manage how ...

The city’s planning office won’t approve conversion of single-family properties into multiple units in six neighborhoods. The desire to protect Latino neighborhoods from gentrification runs counter to ...

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

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

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

With 13 states offering coverage, it’s already a $3.9 billion cost. Some state officials say reducing obesity will save programs money in the long run.

They’ve generated over $100 billion in investments in thousands of struggling communities. We have the opportunity to extend ...

Arrests connected to the home-built weapons are growing rapidly in the U.S. and around the world. It’s likely to prove harder for governments and police to keep them out of the hands of criminals and ...

Thomasville Regional Medical Center opened its doors at the start of the pandemic. It didn’t survive, but unlike most ...