Do Supermajorities Really Stop Tax Hikes?
Republican lawmakers in Florida want voters to approve a ballot measure that theoretically would make it harder to raise taxes. But it's debatable whether supermajority requirements actually do.
The Winners and Losers in Retail's Growing Divide
As more shopping moves online, most places are suffering job losses. But not everywhere.
Facing One Troubling Russia Revelation After Another, Election Officials Work to Prevent a 'Digital Watergate'
States are stepping up their election security but face many challenges: a president still skeptical of Russian interference, a lack of money, and reliance on private vendors for voting equipment and software, to name a few.
As November Nears, More Governors’ Races Become Tossups
They have become more competitive in three states -- all where Republicans are currently in power.
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Connecticut, Maryland, New York and New Jersey argue that new GOP tax policies violate states' rights and unduly punish their populations.
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The state and county have failed to fix the unsanitary conditions for years, and at times threatened to arrest citizens over them. An outbreak of a once-eradicated disease has prompted the United Nations to get involved.
Embrace Your Limitations -- in Life and Public Policy
That's the advice of Kristen Cox, who lost her sight in her 20s and became a client of public services. Now, her job is to oversee them.
A New Twist on an Old Health Care Idea
All-payer health care, the idea of paying hospitals a flat rate, is making a comeback.
How States Are Making It Harder to Leave Unions
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Think Your Election System Is Secure? Think Again.
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The federal government wants to roll back an Obama-era rule that lets some Medicaid payments go toward unions that represent home health care workers -- one of the fastest-growing and lowest-paid jobs.
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Year that Republican Bobby Wilson, an Arizona state Senate candidate, shot and killed his mother, which he revealed at a gun control event where he advocated against gun control legislation and for arming more "good guys."
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The New Gold Rush for Green Bonds
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Charlotte, N.C., is using the sporting event as an opportunity to close the investment gaps between businesses owned by white women and people of color.
In Rural America, Violent Crime Reaches Highest Level in a Decade
The loss of jobs and the opioid epidemic are two of the biggest reasons.
After Medicaid Ruling, Most States Hit Pause But Some Proceed
Work requirements failed their first court test, in Kentucky. The case leaves the legality of other states' policies uncertain, but some of them are moving forward with business as usual anyway.
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Voter Turnout Is Up, Especially Among Democrats. What Does That Mean for November?
More people are casting primary ballots than four years ago. But that year, turnout was the lowest since World War II.
Voting Rights Debate Moves From Statehouses to Ballot Boxes
Voters will weigh in this fall on voter registration, campaign finance and redistricting.
Black, Female and Serving the Public: A Conversation With the Lawmaker Fighting Statehouse Discrimination
Ohio Rep. Emilia Sykes gets stopped by security trying to enter her place of work. She wants others to share their stories of prejudice.
A New Use for Food Trucks: Feeding Hungry Students in the Summer
Instead of making low-income kids travel for meals when school is out, Minneapolis is bringing the food to them.
