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Idaho has a new set of state laws meant to ease the growing burden of housing costs. And they work by limiting the control of local governments.
Most jurisdictions don’t know how much they spend on fuel and electricity across the enterprise. Figuring it out is a prerequisite for managing volatile prices.
Local leaders are investing in new homes to attract residents and sustain long-term growth.
Lawmakers are scrambling to rethink funding as firefighting expenses surge beyond budgeted levels.
From statehouses to school boards, the decision threatens to dilute the power of Black and minority voters, especially in the South.
Roadways that were designed to move commuters at breakneck speed are dangerous and hamper business. Starting with a hard look at one-way streets, cities are trying to turn their thoroughfares back into something more than speedways.
The next election is not until next year. But possible candidates are already raising money.
The lack of oversight of contracted work is commonplace. It’s important to track things early, before audits uncover problems.
Lawmakers say a lack of leadership and coordination is slowing efforts to address extreme heat.
Survey findings point to uncertainty around costs, federal guidance and administrative demands.
America’s power transmission system has vast unused capacity. Optimizing it can make it much more efficient without requiring costly new infrastructure. Virginia policymakers are showing the way.
A bill to revive guaranteed retirement benefits now heads to the governor after years of debate.
City leaders are rolling out new strategies to attract crowds and reverse declining foot traffic downtown.
States are beginning to access funds, but major questions remain about costs, timelines and how much of the money will be used.
Republicans are favored to win the Ohio governor's race, as they have for most of the last 35 years. But they're not invincible in 2026.
The flurry of pre-midterms partisan gerrymandering is slowly winding down. But the raw feelings aren’t going anywhere.
Vaccination rates among kindergarten-aged children are below recommended levels throughout the country.
Secession talk has always been with us, but the last time anything like that happened was in 1863. Don’t look for a chunk of New Mexico to move to Texas.
A new training initiative seeks to unify outreach groups and strengthen their impact on crime reduction.
A high-stakes court fight could define how far the state can limit companies’ role in patient care.
Approved coverage for more than 40,000 children remains on hold amid legal disputes and policy disagreements.
Medicaid is a lifeline for people returning from incarceration but there are too many hurdles, and new work requirements will make things worse. Governments need to take some important steps now.
A new report finds that, over the last 10 years, costs have risen in the Evergreen State faster than any other.
A recent report from the Urban Institute examined zoning policies from New York and Philadelphia, finding that upzoning had the potential to create more housing units.
Leaders say better use of existing data can help identify gaps in education-to-workforce pipelines.
City leaders are expanding outreach and incentives as disparities persist despite years of housing initiatives.
Higher wages at AI facilities are luring electricians away from residential projects, and Texas builders are struggling to finish new homes.
With funding ending years early, local officials are scrambling to prevent a surge in homelessness.
It’s about competence. To build residents’ trust, cities need to focus on delivering core services efficiently, setting measurable standards and meeting them consistently.
After a temporary slowdown during immigration crackdowns, filings are rising again as rental aid dries up and economic pressures persist.
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