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Police have increasingly adopted drones and ground robots to supplement their work. But departments often lack clear policies on the tools’ uses.
The share of electricity used by data centers is projected to triple by 2028. A Harvard study warns that consumers could end up subsidizing their utility bills.
International migration drove growth in many states, notably in the Northeast. Florida grew the most, gaining just over 2 percent in overall population.
They can call attention to important social causes, and they can invest in their communities. They might even hold public office themselves.
Currently, the “advanced computing surcharge” on companies such as Amazon and Microsoft is capped at $9 million apiece. Eliminating the cap could triple such revenues to $200 million.
Democrat Josh Shapiro has ordered state agencies to give fired federal workers hiring preference, akin to that given to state employees. He said Pennsylvania will benefit from their skills and experience.
An upsurge of corporate purchases of single-family homes has sparked legislation in at least half a dozen states this year. Legislators hope to preserve homeownership as a path to building wealth for middle-class families and limit the number of properties owned by large corporations.
Former federal workers offer a range of skills and experience that we need among elected officials at every level of government.
The new law will offer families $7,000 annually per child for costs such as tuition and tutoring. It will also offer funding for pre-K costs, but only to income-qualified families.
Turner’s death comes two months into his first term representing Texas’ 18th Congressional District.
Thirty years ago, it was taken as a given that Latino politicians would be Democrats. Now there are a record nine Latino Republican lawmakers in Sacramento.
When it opens in 2028, the advanced filtration plant will supply 10 million gallons a day, the first in the country to convert wastewater directly into drinking water.
GOP Gov. Mike DeWine wants more able-bodied recipients to work to receive benefits. Such requirements in other states have been held up in court but Congress might make them universal.
The Democrat touted his experience in formally launching his bid, but many believe his tainted past and resignation as governor make him unelectable.
In his address to Congress, the president said tariffs and tax cuts would help manufacturing, farming and other sectors.
GOP Gov. Brian Kemp is pushing hard for a civil litigation overhaul, contending that excessive damages are harming businesses and driving up insurance costs. Opponents say it would give too big a break to negligent companies.
As Texas land commissioner, Dawn Buckingham controls 13 million acres. She intends to give the Trump administration as much of it as they need to secure the border.
The House and Senate are pursuing separate approaches that would offer greater relief either to homeowners or commercial properties.
AI’s rapidly advancing offspring will benefit portfolio managers as ever-more-intelligent systems drive better investment results. But that’s just the start.
Last year, the state created incentives for men's professional teams. Now there's bipartisan support to extend them to women’s teams.
In his final budget proposal, Democrat Phil Murphy calls for replacing old and unreliable buses and rail cars.
Legislators have filed bills following the administration’s lead on issues from health to government efficiency. They also have property insurance problems to straighten out.
State and local officials are working to mitigate the impact of cuts to the federal workforce spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency, offering career services and other resources.
Allegations that presidents, governors and mayors are acting like dictators have been part of American government ever since the nation was founded.
Threats and harassment have become common, prompting an Oregon proposal to criminalize such behavior. Although limited to threats of imminent violence, critics say it would still stifle free speech.
Mass culling is expensive, but alternatives, like vaccinating chickens or luring wild birds away from domestic flocks, would also impose logistical and environmental costs. And they may be more expensive, anyway.
The mayor’s re-election campaign reports $7.5 million in its accounts but can’t provide finance paperwork for 40 percent of it.
Anti-vaccine sentiment was rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re seeing the ugly results play out in Texas, with dozens of children suffering from measles and one dying.
A YIMBY group documents how the policies have had “limited or no impact.” But accessory dwelling units have been a success story: In one year alone, more than 28,000 of them got permits.
About half of the funds will go toward helping farmers bolster their biosecurity measures. The department is also working to bolster egg imports.
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