In February, an anonymous band of large retailers struck an unusual deal with 37 states. The sellers, which reportedly include Wal-Mart, Target and Toys 'R' Us, agreed to begin collecting sales taxes from their customers who make Internet purchases.

With malpractice insurance rates spiking again, it's time to look at alternative solutions.

State library agencies aren't known for having broad public support. At least not until the governor tries to eliminate them.

One of America's oldest political institutions isn't adapting very well to 21st-century urban life.

You'd think presidents who used to be governors would cut the states a break. It never seems to happen.