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Lawmakers in at least eight states are proposing bans or tighter limits as garnishment hits thousands of patients each year and federal protections recede.
State education data shows that nearly 30,000 students made learning gains last year, reinforcing lawmakers’ push for sustained funding.
President Donald Trump gave the longest State of the Union speech in history Tuesday night. It emphasized the administration’s work on affordability issues as polls suggest most Americans are dissatisfied with his handling of the economy.
It doesn’t look good for the GOP, but these intermittent elections are far from perfect barometers of public opinion.
The county GOP decided to break from a jointly administered primary with Democrats. As a result, voters must publicly identify their party inside voting centers.
State investments lifted scores overall, but stark gaps remain between affluent and struggling districts.
For a few of them, particularly ambitious Democrats, the answer is yes.
State and local governments have been issuing record amounts of debt, mostly to maintain and expand infrastructure. Will the surge continue?
Compounds far more potent than fentanyl are emerging faster than ever. State and local overdose tracking systems should be built to detect them.
Lottery officials say digital sales would boost funding for parks and wildlife, but lawmakers fear a shift toward casino-style gaming.
The English-only requirement follows decades of debate in a region where many households speak Spanish and multilingual voting remains protected.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a 12-state lawsuit against the Trump administration’s tariff policy. The Supreme Court ruled with the states on Friday.
Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton says an unusually low number of homicides, a departmental reorganization that sped up investigations and community relationships all contributed.
We need to reward outcomes that enhance community safety. The place to start is with the way we staff our prisons.
A revived pilot program sends clinicians and paramedics to residents’ homes to reduce repeat 911 calls and connect vulnerable people with ongoing care.
At least eight states now require insurers to cover alternatives without higher co-pays or extra hurdles.
We make it too hard for immigrants with substantial education and professional experience gained in other countries to work here at their skill level, filling critical labor shortages. We should evaluate competence in a rigorous yet realistic way.
Updating outdated titling laws may expand low-cost financing for one of the nation’s most affordable housing types.
A state initiative launched less than 18 months ago has relieved more than 500,000 residents, eliminating an average of $1,200 per person.
State officials pitched robotic ultrasounds to help rural areas with no OB-GYNs, but clinicians say technology can’t replace trained providers.
President Trump disinvited two Democratic governors from a planned White House dinner with the National Governors Association, casting the event in doubt. The NGA has tried to promote bipartisanship amid increasing polarization.
At least 10 states are using their own funds to help residents afford marketplace coverage amid rising premiums.
State and local governments can expand access and slash electric bills by simplifying slow, expensive permitting processes.
Katie Wilson campaigned against expansion but now faces pressure from public safety advocates and civil liberties groups.
A proposed bill would clarify when conversations outside public meetings violate the state’s open government law.
Residents demand action on resource-heavy developments, but local governments say state law curtails their power.
A growing number of public health officials are recognizing that data alone is not enough to gain public trust. Jefferson County decided to take a different tack.
It provides a natural space where identities overlap, reducing partisan prejudices. It could be key to easing our fierce divisions.
With $50 billion in federal Rural Health Transformation money up for grabs, Wyoming’s ambitious plan includes embedding federal funds into enduring programs.
As red states build far more homes, New York’s stagnating housing production risks population stagnation and a projected loss of two U.S. House seats and Electoral College votes.
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