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In case the Supreme Court legalizes it this summer, states are racing to take advantage of the new revenue. But it likely won't be the jackpot they're hoping for.
Members of the state House released a parody video explaining how a bill becomes a law “with a surprise twist.”
As one award-winning proposal demonstrates, there's much that could be done to get a lot more out of our existing transportation network.
By tapping their residents' knowledge and creativity in sustained ways, cities can achieve more with less.
States that had their websites or voter registration systems compromised by Russia during the 2016 election, according to three senior intelligence officials who said the states were never informed. They were: Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Texas and Wisconsin.
Lyrics to the Utah House of Representative's parody song to the tune of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" theme song. Their version details how a law is made.
The Justice Department has sued the city of Houston over sex discrimination claims launched by two female firefighters who say their male coworkers tormented them by urinating on the women's bathroom walls and sinks and scrawling vulgar slurs on their belongings.
Gov. Scott Walker said Wednesday he is working with lawmakers on legislation to address school safety, though he wouldn't divulge which ideas he supports.
The U.S. intelligence community developed substantial evidence that state websites or voter registration systems in seven states were compromised by Russian-backed covert operatives prior to the 2016 election — but never told the states involved, according to multiple U.S. officials.
A new road project serving the $10 billion Foxconn plant in Racine County could reduce funding for other state roads by as much as $90 million in the current budget, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau.
The statewide public school employees strike that began last Thursday will continue today, despite state-level union leaders' call for workers to return to schools today following a new proposal from the governor.
Mayor de Blasio has selected Miami Superintendent Alberto Carvalho -- an illegal immigrant who rose to prominence and became a citizen in the process -- to lead the city's school system.
The Supreme Court grappled Wednesday on where to draw a line when it comes to voters who want to wear a "Make America Great Again" hat, a "#resist" T-shirt, a "Parkland Strong" button or other political messages when they cast ballots.
State Rep. David Baria of Bay St. Louis, the House Democratic leader, announced Wednesday he is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Roger Wicker, a Tupelo Republican.
Federal officials and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf traded bitter accusations Wednesday over Schaaf's decision to alert the public about a multiday Northern California immigration sweep that the Trump administration launched to counter local sanctuary laws.
Maryland Del. Ariana B. Kelly, president of the women’s caucus, on why she signed a letter that pushes back against a sexual harassment report by her own caucus that referred to the General Assembly as a "frat house." "The completely unacceptable behavior of a few," the letter states, will not "overshadow our work."
It's the first legislature to pass a law of this kind since the FCC repealed federal net neutrality regulations in December. Lawsuits are likely to follow.
Bolstered by an energized base of grassroots activists, Connecticut Democrats on Tuesday picked up a seat in the state House of Representatives that's been held by Republicans for more than 40 years.
Back taxes that coal companies owned by the billionaire governor of West Virginia owe the state of Kentucky, where some school districts face potential job cuts due to budget shortfalls.
Regardless of whether a proposal to drastically expand the reasons for denying green cards becomes law, many legal immigrants are afraid to use government assistance -- for themselves and their children.
Emails, voicemails, texts, Facebook and Twitter have made it easier for residents to reach out to governments -- and harder for governments to respond.
Guns have suddenly emerged as a central issue in this year's races. Navigating the issue will be difficult for both parties.
On the night of the mass shooting, Kristin Jacobs was in the room as parents received news about missing children. "If you were in that room," she says, "how could you let nothing happen?"
Congress and the state of New York are trying to bring down the infrastructure bills. But what's making them so high?
By ensuring proper plans and systems are in place, you can keep your citizens safe and informed, no matter when a disaster strikes.
With a proposal for an even higher pay raise next school year, this year's statewide public school employees strike -- the second teacher strike in West Virginia history and the first to also include school service personnel -- is planned to end, at least for now.
Teachers could take up arms under wide-ranging measures dealing with mental health, school safety and gun access that are headed to the floor of the Florida House and Senate after passing through final committee hearings Tuesday.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday strengthened the Trump administration's power to hold immigrants in jail for months or years as they fight deportation, ruling federal law gives these detainees no right to a bail hearing nor a chance to go free.
There are now two Republicans running for governor in California after former Sacramento Rep. Doug Ose dropped out Monday. And if state party Chairman Jim Brulte had his way, there would be only one.
The five candidates vying for the Republican nomination in Maine's 2018 governor's race bucked a national tide by agreeing during a Monday night debate at Colby College that the way to make schools safer isn't through stricter gun control laws.
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