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Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman. Recovering from being shot nine times in June, Hoffman rallied Democrats at the DNC summer meeting in Minneapolis, invoking the late House Speaker Melissa Hortman’s rallying cry to keep fighting heading into the 2026 elections. Her killing, along with that of her husband, Mark, earlier this summer loomed large as Democrats from across the country gathered at the Minneapolis Hilton to chart a path forward. (Star Ledger)
The exemption applies to profits from stocks, real estate and crypto at an estimated $625 million cost to state revenue.
Travel and visitor spending fell sharply in early 2025, resulting in a $14.4 million loss. Polling points to U.S. policy and rhetoric deterring travel.
Local health officials pleaded for CDC help as the worst U.S. measles outbreak in three decades continued to spread.
The judgments we make about them can be difficult to shake, even when their reality has changed a lot.
There are plenty of strategies that have proven effective at dramatically reducing crime. Sending soldiers into the streets of our cities isn’t one of them.
Total plague infections reported in New Mexico since 1970, accounting for about half of all U.S. cases ...
Marlene Benke, a resident of Richmond, Calif. Speaking at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park, Benke joined local leaders and advocates protesting the Trump administration’s agenda to defund national parks and erase historical narratives. (The Mercury News)
At least 92 children have died or narrowly escaped death since the reform raised thresholds for removal from parents. Legislators are weighing policy changes to prevent further tragedies.
Eighteen youths have been killed so far in 2025. Local leaders are turning to mentorship, counseling, and community programs to reach kids before violence does.
The 2025 count shows more than 22,000 homeless on a single night and nearly 159,000 overall, up 25 percent since 2022 despite unprecedented spending.
Akron, Ohio, reopened a major downtown park after a $17 million renovation last year, part of a strategy to promote downtown growth by investing in public spaces.
By tying payments for services to results, a successful program in Anchorage demonstrates the impact of a data-driven focus on accountability.
Share of Americans who say any voter should be allowed to cast a ballot by mail if they choose ...
Ken Cuccinelli, former deputy secretary of Homeland Security. He described how Republican governors are competing for billions in federal immigration enforcement dollars under the Trump administration’s expansion of migrant detention capacity, with new state-federal detention facilities already announced in Florida, Indiana and Nebraska. (Politico)
With 933 pedestrian fatalities over the past decade, officials are pursuing traffic calming, sidewalk improvements and faster emergency response to save lives.
The new Education Freedom Scholarship provides $7,295 per student, compared to $7,023 through the state’s public school formula.
The state’s Roth IRA program has signed up more than 20,500 employees and will soon mandate employer participation if no other plan exists.
SEPTA is cutting service and hiking fares amid a budget stalemate in the Pennsylvania legislature. The fight is highlighting regional fault lines.
Los Angeles County’s voters have demonstrated what a powerful tool these local constitutions are for self-governance. Home rule fosters experimentation — and a feisty and irreplaceable resilience.
Estimated number of immigrants living in the U.S. as of June, down from a record 53.3 million in January ...
Florida state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith. His remarks came after a rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub—site of the 2016 mass shooting—was removed without notice as part of a state and federal effort to eliminate “political banners” from roadways. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer confirmed the city was not notified in advance. (Orlando Sentinel)
City and county programs now offer $500 monthly to vulnerable tenants plus support services, but only 740 are served — far below the 1,425 goal. More funding is needed to avert displacement.
More than 50 lawmakers fled to block GOP maps, building a legal record and national momentum. But the redistricting plan still moved ahead.
A yearlong trial across 14 agencies saved an average of 95 minutes per day and improved workflows. Now state officials are broadening access to AI tools as local governments prepare to follow suit.
Floods are frequent, unpredictable and expensive. Fremont, Calif., is one of the first cities to secure flood insurance designed using AI.
Trump’s vow to get rid of mail voting may be aimed at blue states, but it’s been gaining popularity among GOP voters. And it would almost certainly be unconstitutional.
The city spends more than $500,000 a year on ShotSpotter, plus millions in labor costs, but data show few arrests or firearms recovered.
Projects seeking as much as 10,000 megawatts risk doubling statewide demand, raising concerns about how to shield residential ratepayers.
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