Term limit laws have created some clear winners and losers. Among the losers are the legislatures themselves.

Get-tough programs for juvenile offenders have largely failed to reduce recidivism. Missouri has had success with a less punitive approach.

As legislatures in most states come back into session this month, their members will be spending an unusual amount of time dealing with issues that involve other levels of government.

Elected Leaders Refocus on Results

As governments move toward uniform building codes, they are being lobbied by two rival groups that offer competing sets of standards.