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Retirees and childless newcomers are driving the state's population gains, leaving districts to manage declining per-pupil funding with the same fixed costs.
With promising early results, prevention programs are expanding nationwide as a potentially more effective and cheaper model.
Some legislators questioned whether school districts should be responsible for providing certain services to students with disabilities.
States have been watching a digital advertising tax in Maryland that has been tied up in litigation for years. Utah thinks its new approach will work.
Complying with the new federal rules will be a challenge for states and contractors alike.
Only California and Alaska, which respectively placed 49th and 50th, fared worse.
From drilling groundwater wells to recycling wastewater, the Texas city is launching a host of projects to ward off disaster amid a historic drought.
His comment comes after he spent $160 million on his 2024 campaign for president before dropping out after the Iowa caucus.
Left-leaning mayoral winners are getting a lot of attention, but in a few cities business-friendly moderates are showing strength.
If abruptly changing federal policy becomes a recurring feature, state and local governments will need to adjust how they govern, not just how they budget.
Massive flooding in Oahu strained the dam nearly to its breaking point, putting thousands of lives at risk.
The Trump administration released the framework on Friday after months of speculation about what it would contain.
The drop comes as a shrinking fentanyl supply has made the drug weaker and less deadly and volunteer efforts get more people into treatment.
Over 10,000 kids voted in Connecticut’s Kid Governor election.
What state legislatures do is important, but process matters just as much. Local governments determine whether reforms unlock housing or quietly stall.
Hospital closures and service cuts are leaving many communities without local delivery options.
An investigation found that suicides in 2025 were tied to isolation, substance use and inconsistent clinical care.
The initiative comes as federal proposals to require proof of citizenship raise concerns about voting access in rural areas.
Innovative programs make them safer while enhancing opportunities for success after release. Some states are showing the way.
Household electricity bills were going up in almost every state long before gas prices became a worry.
State legislators want a greater role in allocating funds, even as federal rules limit changes to approved plans.
The effort follows earlier battles over social studies and could spread to other states reviewing academic standards.
The first Republican to lead the North Carolina Senate in over a century is seeking a recount in a primary where he trails by 23 votes. And a Chicago institution beats back a primary challenge.
A little-used state program is enabling landowners to set aside water for ecosystems in a system built on strong private property rights.
An overwhelming levy vote is helping the city move closer to ensuring every resident lives within a short walk of green space.
For the third straight year, efforts to crack down on low-performing programs have stalled, even as concerns about student outcomes persist.
Republican-led proposals aim to reduce income taxes but may shift more of the tax burden onto lower earners through expanded sales taxes.
Without access to traditional mortgages, many buyers rely on higher-cost loans with shorter terms and higher interest rates.
Oregon has one of the highest SNAP enrollment rates of any state. The One Big Beautiful Bill is likely to introduce new issues for administrators.
It’s more important than ever for state and local governments to get strategic about managing federal grants. Without better capacity and coordination, they risk missing opportunities.
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