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Trump wants to eliminate the program. But advocates argue it just needs to be reformed.
Chicago police interrogated Arnold Day for several hours before he confessed to two homicides.
California lawmakers this month will consider legislation that would impose a tax on prescription opioids such as OxyContin and Norco to raise money for addiction treatment and prevention programs.
After a flurry of last-minute legal challenges, a pair of judges have issued temporary injunctions effectively blocking Arkansas from executing six men it planned to put to death this month.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday signed sweeping legislation that will reform the state’s civil-asset forfeiture policies, expanding oversight on spending and ratcheting up the burden of proof required for police to seize property.
Colorado lawmakers on Thursday backed off plans to become the first U.S. state to regulate marijuana clubs, saying approval of Amsterdam-style pot clubs could invite a federal crackdown.
Trump Administration Drops Transgender Bathroom Lawsuit Against North Carolina, But Boycotts Persist
The Trump administration on Friday dropped a federal lawsuit that challenged North Carolina's House Bill 2, citing the repeal last month of the controversial law as its impetus.
The decline of malls in America can mean lost jobs and lower tax revenues for states and municipalities -- but not always.
One state legislator's legal battle showcases how outdated laws can hamper citizen engagement -- and get officials in trouble.
Guarding against evil poses a dilemma for government managers, but it can be done.
Smither Park celebrates folk art -- but only if it's recycled or reused.
It's hard to say, though, whether this is a temporary adjustment or a long-term trend.
Debates about how to address housing shortages in already dense cities raise important points about managing chaos.
It served our ‘maker’ cities well for a long time. Now it holds them back.
After a natural disaster hits the California city, the environmental department is among the first on the ground.
Every state but one has a tracking system to combat the opioid epidemic. They have long been criticized as difficult to use, but upgrades are on their way.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on racial gerrymandering Monday, but judges still can't agree on what partisan gerrymandering looks like. Social scientists may be able to help.
His policy choices will challenge places from Manhattan to Mobile, Ala.
Some want to save the fiscally challenged city in New York by effectively abolishing it.
Mike Pence tried first. Now Gov. Eric Holcomb is attempting to make the superintendent a gubernatorial appointment, leaving voters with little say over schools.
Facing bankruptcy, Grant County, Ky., invested in the park hoping for a new revenue source. But cash has yet to start flooding in.
In Portland, Ore., people were being locked up for the offense often -- African-Americans disproportionately so.
The recent feud between the governor and the state's House speaker began over a tourism ad. But it goes much deeper than that.
Giving the public a detailed view of what their taxes pay for is a way to encourage citizens' involvement in how government spends their money.
To improve processes, it's crucial for everyone to be able to see how they're doing in real time.
Forget spreadsheets. Visualization is what residents need to be able to drive action on issues.
Nashville and Memphis received great fanfare last fall from criminal justice advocates for passing local ordinances that gave police the power to reduce penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Photo-powered "urban diaries" can give residents a powerful new way to contribute to the dialogue that shapes their cities.
Gov. Jim Justice vetoed the budget bill Thursday afternoon. That was no great surprise.
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