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Principals across the city say a proposed $1-per-ride Uber and Lyft tax could prevent major staffing reductions that would increase class sizes and eliminate critical student supports.
A report on habitat connectivity gives local rural governments guidance and resources for prioritizing the needs of wildlife in planning.
The newly certified App Drivers Union will negotiate with Uber and Lyft on behalf of more than 100,000 drivers across the state.
The race for California insurance commissioner is attracting new attention, new money, and a range of policy ideas as increasingly frequent disasters have shaken up the insurance industry.
The latest struggle over abortion rights is in disguise at the Supreme Court.
Median asking rent is down from a peak in 2022, according to a null report. Some cities are still seeing year-over-year rent increases.
Street redesign projects meant to improve safety are becoming flash points in debates over transportation, parking and neighborhood identity.
A new law will move some minors accused of firearm offenses into adult court as state leaders target violent crime.
New cases are highlighting confusion over compliance and the practical realities of implementing the state’s landmark housing law.
In Arizona alone, the number of residents receiving nutrition aid fell 42 percent from July 2025 to January 2026.
Convenience stores, bodegas and other small food sellers will have to make difficult changes under new federal and state regulations. It could make it harder for low-income people to follow a balanced diet, and some may have to close.
The dismissal of the entire National Science Board breaks down guardrails that protect public health, says epidemiologist Brian Castrucci.
Nearly a quarter-million Hoosier children can't access the summer programs their parents want for them. The proposed elimination of a key federal funding stream could put 17,000 more kids at risk.
When the Legislature rushed through a criminal justice overhaul in 2024, no one had computed the price tag. Now, researchers predict the state's prison population could double by 2034, requiring an estimated $2 billion in new facilities.
Transit agencies are still sorting out the financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In some areas the decline in ridership could be permanent.
As Atlanta’s mayor puts it, a strategy for everything “means you have a strategy of nothing.”
The former “The Hills” star is using social media savvy and anti-establishment rhetoric to shake up the race.
Washington, D.C.’s enrollment boom has intensified debates over school quality, equity and student outcomes.
Local governments face mounting costs to repair aging pipes, treatment plants and water systems.
The World Cup is expected to draw huge crowds, and it’s up to cities to figure out how to get them to the matches before kickoff.
Teams are worth a lot of money that public universities could use to fund academic priorities. It’s also an opportunity to abandon the myth of the “student-athlete.”
Supporters say the program could help address rising youth suicide and mental health concerns across the state.
The state says platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket resemble illegal gambling, while federal regulators claim exclusive oversight authority.
Cities and states are struggling to keep up with road repairs as infrastructure costs outpace revenues.
Allen, Texas, put a few videos on its new YouTube channel in 2007 just to see what would happen. Today the channel has a subscriber base few local governments could match.
State policies that can unlock the affordability of home electrification, rooftop solar and battery storage could save families significant money while giving them a direct stake in the next energy economy.
People’s perceptions of whether crime is rising and how safe they feel may be influenced by their financial outlook, neighborhood demographics and other factors, according to a recent report.
Camp operators say costly state regulations enacted after deadly floods are threatening their ability to operate.
More than 100 districts have lost students, with some seeing enrollment fall by as much as 40 percent.
A new report says transparency issues are complicating efforts to manage growing AI-related resource demands.
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