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An appellate court said it was "not a close call" that the state's map discriminates against Black voters.
The state’s suicide rate consistently outpaces the nation’s and it ranks among the worst for treating adults with substance abuse disorders, according to a new report.
State lawmakers are considering more proactive approaches to resilience after learning from community responses to disasters.
It’s one of three dozen states that will elect governors next year, and its demographics mirror what the country will look like soon. It’s an opportunity for politicians who aren’t stuck in the past.
Ridership hasn't recovered to pre-pandemic levels, labor and fleet costs are rising and state lawmakers are skeptical about further bailouts.
Rent increases will be limited to 10 percent per year, with an exemption for newly built units for a dozen years.
Residents of a Louisiana city finally figured out a way to get rid of entrenched incumbents. At the state level, high turnover among party chairs is happening naturally.
The South accounts for nearly half the nation's new HIV diagnoses. Prevention programs are trying to stem the tide, and in Dallas County, they're working — but now they're facing funding cuts.
Corrections work shouldn’t be a stressed-out, dead-end job. There are promising ideas for turning it into a mission-driven profession.
With four-year institutions closing in rural areas, bachelor's degrees from community colleges can help close the gap.
Gov. Ron DeSantis described the change as a blow for freedom of choice, but dental and health experts warn that the ban will lead to bad outcomes.
Work requirements remain on the table but Congress will not cut the matching rate for the Affordable Care Act expansion or impose per capita limits on states.
The new administration has aggressively pulled back from consumer protection and corporate regulation, leaving it up to the states to protect Americans from abusive business practices.
Pre-employment transition services can be a powerful resource to prepare high school students with disabilities for future careers.
The lottery could expire this summer without legislative action. Despite its problems, it provides billions to schools and veterans.
The “No Buddy Left Behind” program employs veterans to find and then help house homeless veterans.
Engineers want salaries to mirror those in New York. The transit agency warns of potential federal funding cuts.
All states are in compliance with federal REAL ID regulations as the implementation date looms this week, 20 years after Congress passed the mandate. But uptake among residents varies.
The California city has evolved over and over but not always for the better. A new mayor promises to be a uniter, but that's going to require some adjustments on her part.
Both Maine and Oklahoma have state House speakers who are in their early 30s. They talk about the fresh perspectives they bring to the job.
The city’s total homeless population is declining, but the number of homeless children has reached record highs. The number of homeless schoolchildren has doubled in the last five years.
A bill passed by the state Senate would allow the state attorney general to freeze sales and property tax revenues if a city or county passes laws that don’t conform with state policies.
Matt Privratsky was appointed to serve as an interim city council member in St. Paul after the previous member resigned. He’ll cast some consequential votes.
States are anxiously awaiting potential cuts from Congress. In the meantime, their costs are already rising even as enrollment has decreased.
Workforce development programs should address dual challenges: Supporting the economic mobility of workers while simultaneously meeting the skills needs of in-demand industries.
More than half of the funding from National Science Foundation grants canceled by the Department of Government Efficiency was meant to further STEM education.
Each home and the overall layout of a San Diego County subdivision meet wildfire-resilient standards set by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.
Counties have relationships with essentially every federal agency. They have to prepare for the biggest policy changes seen in decades.
Education savings account programs are encountering some legislative and judicial setbacks. Policymakers should work to keep these programs from being chipped away.
A pair of bills that would encourage construction are moving through the state Senate despite the opposition of key committee chairs.
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