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If you think it's hard to understand ballot measures when they're written in English, consider the translations into Yup'ik prepared by the Alaska Division of Elections.
Missouri lawmakers sent to Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday a bill that would triple the mandatory waiting period for an abortion.
Without quick action by Congress, the U.S. Transportation Department may begin scaling back or halting work on thousands of roads, bridges and other infrastructure projects at the height of the construction season this July, when the nation's Highway Trust Fund is expected to run dry.
State workers and retirees can breathe a sigh of relief — at least for a while — after a judge on Wednesday delayed the start of a far-reaching overhaul of their pensions until it can be determined whether the measure passes legal muster.
Although issuance is down, there have been a few good developments on the municipal bond front.
Uncertainties over the financial outlook for the state of Kansas has led Moody’s Investors Service cut the debt rating for the University of Kansas and Emporia State University.
Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet granted a company permission to build two nuclear generators and 88 miles of transmission lines in Miami-Dade County, despite opposition from local governments.
New Jersey is fighting over relatively small civil-service reforms. That shouldn't be surprising, given who's proposing them.
Many states also are grappling with how to lower property taxes or make them fairer.
Could employers decide to drop their health plans and just replace them with a “defined contribution” for employees?
As the City of Angels prepares to lose 60 percent of its IT staff within the next five years, management looks for new ways to fill the gap.
Message displayed on an electronic roadway sign on New Jersey's Route 49, directing motorists to the Jersey Shore, after vandals hacked the sign and changed the text.
Estimated cost of Arlington, Virginia's streetcar -- up more than $100 million from the previous estimate.
Kentuckian Rita Wooton of Hyden has tearfully shared the story of son Eli’s frequent seizures — and the promise of marijuana oil to treat it — with dozens of people, ranging from doctors to journalists to legislators.
Gov. Terry McAuliffe moved to free Virginia’s abortion clinics from strict hospital-style building codes on Monday, loading up the state health board with abortion rights supporters and ordering it to review rules that clinic operators say threaten to put them out of business.
A federal appeals court halted the planned execution in Texas of Robert James Campbell just hours before he was to be put to death Tuesday based on questions about whether the 41-year-old inmate is mentally disabled.
Ras Baraka, a councilman and fiery community activist who campaigned on the vow to "take back Newark" from outsiders, was elected mayor of New Jersey’s largest city in decisive fashion Tuesday night, declaring victory before the votes were even fully counted.
The Omaha investor kept chugging along, even after Attorney General Jon Bruning stole the spotlight in February with an 11th-hour bid.
Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter already has said he intends to appeal the case, meaning an appellate court could still put the weddings on hold.
Video plays an important role in the City Accelerator. Beginning in July, you'll be able to watch and rate video pitches from participating cities about their ideas to solve problems in innovative ways.
Analysis: Gay marriage in Virginia gets its day in federal appeals court.
Even when improving the lives of others, the people running departments of children and families can’t escape controversy.
The wife of Commissioner Ronald DeJuliis is running against Baltimore County State Sen. Jim Brochin.
Gov. Sam Brownback signs a bill that changes school financing, sends millions of dollars to schools and also ends mandatory due process hearings before experienced teachers can be fired.
On Monday Atkins became the first openly gay woman to ascend to the head of the California Assembly.
Colorado launches an aerial detection program to protect people and water during the wildfire season.
State governments are increasingly looking to entrepreneurs for creativity and efficiency.
Washington, D.C.'s health insurance tax plan triggers a pushback from insurance companies.
The political wrangling over Detroit's bankruptcy restructuring plan intensified Monday when the U.S. government, Oakland and Macomb counties filed official objections to the plan.
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