Latest News
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.
There are efforts at the state level to curtail it, but it’s not going away.
They say they’re tightening their belts. But survey optimism and budget balance tell you little about longer-term structural fiscal health.
Economists say retirements and demographic shifts are driving one of the steepest labor force declines in decades.
Illinois’ nonprofit diversity disclosure requirement has seen limited compliance nearly two years after passage.
A Pew analysis highlights how local leaders are confronting persistent office vacancies and revenue risks.
The streetcar initially played an economic-development role downtown. As it expands, it’s doing more heavy lifting for the city’s transportation needs.
State zoning reforms to remove barriers to factory-built homes have done little to close the housing gap. There are steps state and federal policymakers should take to boost this affordable option.
Pennsylvania leaders say the state’s housing shortage is becoming a major economic threat.
State officials say out-of-state data firms are overwhelming agencies and delaying responses for residents.
San Francisco is benefiting from an AI boom while Los Angeles grapples with population decline and a struggling Hollywood.
Despite failing to cover the costs of infrastructure, state and federal motor fuel taxes have been an elegant solution to funding transportation. More user fees are likely, but they will be kludgier and more intrusive.
The case has intensified concerns about foreign influence in local politics and fears of scapegoating Chinese Americans.
Districts are experimenting with safe parking programs as student homelessness continues to rise.
Local leaders are testing new strategies to revive downtowns as office vacancies threaten tax bases.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is viewed unfavorably by a majority of residents. She still has an edge over her challengers in her campaign for a second term.
The report from the FEMA Review Council affirms the need for the agency, but urges changes in federal and state responsibilities.
A KFF survey finds that states want more guidance on implementing new Medicaid work requirements from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz.
Its success reflects a combination of consistent public investment and cultural seriousness about the obligation to care for people.
A new report points to lower recidivism, stronger family ties and reduced correctional costs.
The first non-pandemic enrollment drop in nearly 40 years could force difficult budget and staffing decisions.
The debate over how to classify fast-changing communities has major implications for planning and public policy.
Sponsored
-
Sponsored
Most Read
