Election results from November suggest they will have a big year. But with near record low representation in the states, Democrats need more than that to shift the balance of power.

Even though it's an election year, these policies and problems are too important and timely for legislatures to ignore.

Most politicians believe moderation doesn’t help Democrats much in the Deep South. Louisiana’s governor, who's trying to fix the state's finances, isn’t one of them.

Scandals surrounding abuse and corruption are spurring cities across the country to adopt civilian oversight boards. But some argue they have the opposite effect that advocates are looking for.

When hackers target hospitals, the consequences can be dire. Yet hospitals have little help preventing or responding to such attacks.