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Officials have denied public access to findings on the Gas Co. Tower, one of the city’s tallest buildings, even as engineers warn it could be unusable after a major earthquake without costly retrofits.
Colorado state Sen. Jeff Bridges. The Democratic chair of the Joint Budget Committee warned that federal tax cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump have made it harder for lawmakers to plug a nearly $1 billion budget gap heading into the next legislative session. Bridges said last year’s stopgap maneuvers won’t be enough this time as rising health-care costs and strict limits under the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights continue to squeeze the general fund. (The Denver Post)
The bill aims to get around federal protections for gun manufacturers.
Bringing generative artificial intelligence to bear on a staple of local government promises substantial improvements.
Share of Miami-Dade households below the ALICE — asset-limited, income constrained, employed — threshold ...
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein. At a press conference in Raleigh, Stein urged lawmakers to approve additional Medicaid funding to prevent cuts that could affect the state’s more than 3 million enrollees. Without action, reductions set to begin Wednesday include a 3 percent across-the-board drop in provider payments, steeper cuts for some, and an end to coverage of drugs prescribed for weight loss. The changes are separate from reductions tied to the federal One Big Beautiful Bill. (Raleigh News & Observer)
Ryan Walters departs amid clashes with the governor, controversies over TV displays and academic battles.
GOP leaders urged citizens to flag social media posts about Kirk, leading to investigations and dismissals across state and local agencies.
A landmark study finds older, long-term inmates released under reforms rarely reoffend, while younger offenders with shorter terms cycle back into the system at higher rates.
Researchers are building the case for putting nuclear microreactors in all sorts of places. Developers will need to work with communities to understand their hopes, concerns and priorities.
Once among the nation’s renewable pioneers, the state now gets only 4 percent of its electricity from renewables and ranks 49th in renewable growth.
With storms intensifying faster, officials consider widening shoulders for emergency travel lanes, though costs and infrastructure gaps challenge implementation.
To balance budgets, states are trimming provider rates even before President Trump’s tax law strips $1 trillion in federal Medicaid support over 10 years.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Newsom blasted President Donald Trump’s climate change denials during Climate Week in New York City, calling them “economic self-sabotage” and “an abomination.” In a conversation with former President Bill Clinton and later at a New York Times forum, he argued that dismantling clean-energy standards cedes momentum to China on electric vehicles and renewables. Newsom said thermometers “are not political,” urging Americans to confront the reality of climate change rather than accept Trump’s rollbacks. (Los Angeles Times)
Share of Americans who say they would ascend to heaven if the Rapture occurred ...
Democrats' hold on the state is at risk due to taxes and other costs. Separately, recall efforts are targeting politicians from Kansas City to California.
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer beat his party's favored candidate in last year’s primary. He’s still finding his footing with the Democratic legislature.
Southern states saw huge amounts of growth in renewables last year, but they'll need to work to keep the momentum going.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and ex-Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan take opposite paths — one doubling down on the GOP, the other switching parties.
The Department of Justice has requested Nevada’s voter roll data and other election-related information, like the current voter registration list. It sent similar requests to about two dozen states.
Analysts report $11 billion in spending even as the state serves 31,000 fewer residents and patients struggle with long waits and access hurdles.
Journalist Stephen Henderson, while moderating a discussion with former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow at the Citizens Research Council of Michigan’s annual dinner. Henderson made the quip after Stabenow sidestepped an audience question about whether it’s time for a new political party. The exchange came amid growing intrigue over Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s independent bid for governor in 2026. (The Detroit News)
Share of Americans who say it is unacceptable for the government to pressure broadcasters to remove shows it disagrees with ...
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Prince William County courts removed service barriers with self-service kiosks, giving residents faster, fairer access; cutting lines; improving data; and freeing staff for higher-value work.
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State and local governments face an expanding cyber threat landscape, where delayed action puts essential services — from public safety to health care — at risk. By adopting autonomous technologies with strong governance and human oversight, agencies can safeguard trust, ensure equity and deliver resilient public services for the future.
Forbidding high-rises were a product of a misguided, elitist ideology. We could have done better than leveling vibrant neighborhoods.
A new federal program provides a historic level of funding for rural health care. But the application presents challenges and the timeline for submission is short.
Colorado’s revenue dropped by $1.2 billion due to tax code changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Lawmakers altered some tax credits but left spending cuts up to Gov. Jared Polis.
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