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The start of heavy construction is not only symbolically important but could help weaken political and legal opposition to the project. However, slow progress could threaten the state's ability to meet funding deadlines.
The amount of land that California needs to build a 29-mile high-speed rail system that it has actually acquired from farmers, homeowners and businesses. The state has yet to start heavy construction of tracks and train stations.
Projecting spending beyond the next budget cycle has a lot of advantages for states that make the effort.
Decisions in one realm have ripple effects in others. Public programs need to reflect that reality.
Nearly 24-hours after witnessing the devastation himself, Gov. Rick Snyder today declared a disaster for metro Detroit counties in the wake of a historic flood that left a huge path of destruction across the region.
California voters will be asked to authorize $7.5 billion to bolster the state's water supply, infrastructure and ecosystems in November, as lawmakers and Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday struck a long-sought deal to move a new water bond to the ballot.
Under federal law, these children are entitled to attend public school regardless of immigration status.
Wonder what Washington might look like if it were less polarized? Just look to Rhode Island.
Police used tear gas and smoke bombs to repel crowds they say threw Molotov cocktails during another violent night on the streets of a St. Louis suburb in the wake of the weekend shooting of the unarmed 18-year old Michael Brown.
A federal appeals court denied a request to block same-sex marriages from being performed in Virginia, and unless the Supreme Court intervenes, couples can begin to wed as early as next week, according to court filings and the state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.
This map shows the predicted outcome of each gubernatorial election based on interviews with dozens of political observers and recent polling data. Click on each state or scroll down to learn more about the candidates.
Crowdsourcing, predictive analytics and other new tools could go far toward finding innovative solutions for America's food insecurity.
Partially because of its high cost, nearly half the states are restricting Medicaid patients' access to an effective new hepatitis C drug. Experts say there’s no question lawsuits will come.
Increasingly unable to rely on Washington, states are coming up with new ways to pay for roads. But there are some principles they need to keep in mind.
Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. edged Milwaukee police Lt. Chris Moews early Wednesday in a Democratic primary race that drew national attention and more than $600,000 in outside spending.
Colorado's tax collections from recreational marijuana sales in the past fiscal year came in more than 60 percent below early predictions, and now a state lawmaker says it may be time to reconsider the tax formula.
Regardless of how she fares in November, Madison School Board member Mary Burke entered the history books Tuesday as the first woman to win a major party gubernatorial nomination in state history.
A federal judge on Tuesday upheld Maryland's new ban on assault rifles and magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds, handing at least a temporary victory to state officials who say the measures could ward off mass shootings.
Republicans chose Jeff Johnson on Tuesday to be their candidate for governor, betting that the mild-mannered political veteran is the party’s best chance to unseat Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton in November.
Republican primary voters in Connecticut doubled-down on Tom Foley to be their nominee for governor Tuesday, setting up an election rematch with Democratic incumbent Dannel P. Malloy.
Number of people in Utah who have tested positive since the state started drug screening all welfare applicants. The program has cost more than $30,000 so far.
As the number of elderly inmates needing long-term care rises, some states are looking for alternatives beyond prison walls
Industrial development bonds historically have the highest default rate, but a bill in Congress would revamp them.
Administrators says the kids just don't like healthy lunches.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is trying to expand the definition of federal waters.
Voters affected by Tropical Storm Iselle will cast the remaining ballots this week to determine the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate.
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Number of pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents in high-poverty metro areas across the United States, compared to 5.3 deaths per 100,000 residents in more affluent areas.
Louisiana state Sen. Elbert Guillory, on a new state law banning constables and justices of the peace (who often carry guns) from serving after age 70. About 160 justices and constables aren't able to seek re-election this year as a result.
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