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It’s one of the most robust paid leave laws in the country and has required the state government to build out a sprawling administrative apparatus.
Despite federal pullbacks, the transition to clean energy is coming. Here's a road map for state and local leaders.
Democrats have put a measure on the November ballot that puts GOP seats at risk. Republicans complain the move is anti-democratic but haven’t settled on messaging yet.
From Dallas to New York, departments are easing or ending college degree expectations hoping to broaden their recruitment pool.
Manufacturing payrolls shrank in August for the fourth straight month.
Burton was an influential figure in Democratic circles for decades as a member of Congress and state legislator.
Turnover rates in election offices are at an all-time high. Training for these jobs has new importance.
When it comes to generating a revival, trying to copy what has succeeded somewhere else usually doesn’t work.
Having so many senior politicians is off-putting to many voters, particularly the young. There is a solution.
In a special session focused on redistricting, Gov. Mike Kehoe wants legislators to create a requirement for ballot measures to pass in every congressional district, rendering most future initiatives toothless.
Religious property owners are largely exempt from zoning codes, allowing some churches to build tiny home villages.
A regional initiative to use hydrogen energy suffered another setback, with a billion-dollar project canceled in Oregon. Energy companies are wary of an initiative that has drawn criticism from the Trump administration.
Federal funding and streamlined community college curriculum could make it easier to get on track for steady, well-paid employment.
At least 20 of the nation’s 25 largest cities face budget gaps in 2026. As cities lean on reserves and costs outpace revenues, experts warn state flexibility will be critical.
State Reps. Cyrus Javadi and Tom Andersen aim to amend the state constitution to mandate visible identification for all law enforcement officers.
County schools are moving toward zero-emission fleets, yet rural leaders say steep terrain, long routes, and budget strains make electrification a challenge.
Modeled on a Texas law allowing civil lawsuits against abortion providers, individuals would be able to sue to block shipments of abortifacients into the state.
Mobilizing troops in L.A. against the governor’s wishes and deploying troops to D.C. to respond to crime tests new ground for how the Guard is used.
States are spending a lot of their federal TANF money on things that don’t help families that need it the most, and work reporting requirements keep too many families from accessing benefits.
After Katrina, most of the city's schools became charters. Although the change brought results, the importance of accountability measures should not be forgotten.
State law requires immunizations for a number of diseases such as measles and polio, but Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to introduce a “big medical freedom package” to end those rules.
While other states struggle to fund major transportation projects, Texas’ 10-year transportation spending plan has surpassed $100 billion for the third year in a row.
Two years ago, lawmakers in the Big Sky State passed one of the most comprehensive state-level housing reform packages in the country. This year, they doubled down on their success.
In response to high pedestrian fatalities and chronic congestion, a state plan will pay for improvements near schools throughout the state.
Detectives credit long hours, strong community trust, and cross-unit collaboration for solving every homicide case since 2022.
A new statewide energy code seeks to lower emissions and utility bills, but homebuilders may push back over concerns about affordability.
Abbott, the Republican governor of Texas, has presided over major changes in areas including education, taxes, immigration and economic growth. He discusses his legacy even as he gears up for a fourth term.
No matter where they end up, import taxes aren’t likely to drive inflation enough to have much effect on state or local tax revenues. Public financiers have more to think about amid federal aid cutbacks, AI's impact on employment and rate-cutting by the Fed.
The president’s deployment of the military to our cities undermines a critical constitutional safeguard for democracy. Just look at what’s happened in some other countries.
Even during a time of inflation, there are ways to relieve financial pressures on families.
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