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President Donald Trump's declaration of a crime emergency for Washington, D.C., ends Wednesday. But a city Council member warns that the occupation will not end.
Fairfax, Calif., Vice Mayor Stephanie Hellman, who despite her reservations about a proposed six-story apartment tower in the bucolic Marin County town voted to allow the project to proceed. Hellman said she is bound by state mandates requiring cities to accelerate construction of housing. She and Mayor Lisel Bash now face a recall vote over the project, among other issues. (Wall Street Journal)
Gov. Kotek’s order is aimed at making state buildings resilient to “The Big One” so they can be used as staging areas for emergency response and recovery.
The regional economy is expanding, but growth is beginning to collide with stark realities about natural resources that are already strained.
Average performance in both subjects has fallen to the lowest levels in nearly 20 years, with nearly half of seniors scoring below basic in math.
It’s one of the most robust paid leave laws in the country and has required the state government to build out a sprawling administrative apparatus.
Despite federal pullbacks, the transition to clean energy is coming. Here's a road map for state and local leaders.
Democrats have put a measure on the November ballot that puts GOP seats at risk. Republicans complain the move is anti-democratic but haven’t settled on messaging yet.
From Dallas to New York, departments are easing or ending college degree expectations hoping to broaden their recruitment pool.
Manufacturing payrolls shrank in August for the fourth straight month.
Ohio GOP state Rep. Al Cutrona. He’s introduced legislation to make it illegal to declaw cats, which one veterinarian says can cause chronic pain and other health problems; behavioral issues; and an inability to run, jump or climb. Cutrona called declawing “basically sadistic.” The practice is already banned in Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and Virginia. (News 5 Cleveland)
Burton was an influential figure in Democratic circles for decades as a member of Congress and state legislator.
Turnover rates in election offices are at an all-time high. Training for these jobs has new importance.
When it comes to generating a revival, trying to copy what has succeeded somewhere else usually doesn’t work.
Having so many senior politicians is off-putting to many voters, particularly the young. There is a solution.
Illinois state Rep. Martin McLaughlin, reacting to a WalletHub survey that ranked Chicago 136th out of 148 cities for operating efficiency. McLaughlin, a Republican, blamed the city’s progressive policies for making the city feel less safe and financially successful. Provo, Utah, ranked the highest in the survey while San Franciso finished last. (Center Square)
In a special session focused on redistricting, Gov. Mike Kehoe wants legislators to create a requirement for ballot measures to pass in every congressional district, rendering most future initiatives toothless.
Religious property owners are largely exempt from zoning codes, allowing some churches to build tiny home villages.
A regional initiative to use hydrogen energy suffered another setback, with a billion-dollar project canceled in Oregon. Energy companies are wary of an initiative that has drawn criticism from the Trump administration.
Federal funding and streamlined community college curriculum could make it easier to get on track for steady, well-paid employment.
Tonia Sims-Bush, a Mississippi Delta socialite. She is suing Indianola’s Gentry High School for $100,000 after alleging school officials stole a homecoming queen election from her daughter. Sims-Bush questioned the use of Google Forms and called for paper ballots. (Mississippi Today)
Amount Illinois has spent since 2022 to sponsor a Metro East NASCAR race and build a temporary track in Chicago ...
At least 20 of the nation’s 25 largest cities face budget gaps in 2026. As cities lean on reserves and costs outpace revenues, experts warn state flexibility will be critical.
State Reps. Cyrus Javadi and Tom Andersen aim to amend the state constitution to mandate visible identification for all law enforcement officers.
County schools are moving toward zero-emission fleets, yet rural leaders say steep terrain, long routes, and budget strains make electrification a challenge.
Modeled on a Texas law allowing civil lawsuits against abortion providers, individuals would be able to sue to block shipments of abortifacients into the state.
Mobilizing troops in L.A. against the governor’s wishes and deploying troops to D.C. to respond to crime tests new ground for how the Guard is used.
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