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They're doing what they can on this challenging issue, but they think it's a problem Washington and state governments should solve.
When passengers board a public bus in Maryland, chances are they’re not only on camera, but their conversations are being recorded as well.
Hackers demanded a ransom from two more Southern California hospitals last week and federal authorities are investigating the case.
Sarah Palin is ready to bring her folksy, backwoods wisdom to court.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich called for the destruction of the terrorist movement that attacked an airport and subway station in Belgium while disagreeing with more aggressive rhetoric from his opponents for the Republican presidential nomination on an issue that is a high priority with GOP voters.
The New York City Council passed sweeping changes to the zoning code on Tuesday, compelling private developers to build low-cost rental units and handing Mayor Bill de Blasio a victory on the centerpiece of his efforts to blunt neighborhood gentrification.
If you have experienced issues trying to vote online for today's Republican party political caucus, you may not be alone.
Asking government workers to contribute more is reasonable. Setting out to punish them isn't.
A new award-winning website aims to better educate voters about downballot races, which people often know little (if anything) about.
Our latest Electoral College handicapping shows nearly a dozen states are increasingly leaning toward picking a Democrat to be the next president.
The city may build an aerial gondola to shuttle people into and out of its oldest neighborhood.
The ruling lets unions keep collecting fees from nonunion members -- for now. The case is likely to be retried.
You’ve probably read about the Windy City’s money problems. But chances are they're worse than you thought, and a recent ruling didn't help.
It’s one of the few issues with bipartisan support in Washington. But for several reasons, the chances for change this year are dwindling.
Many of the governors with the highest approval ratings were elected on the other party’s turf.
The sleek new stations throughout the city let users make 911 calls and search the web -- all for free.
There's a growing movement to make the drug that can reverse overdoses widely available at pharmacies, police departments and schools.
In much of the country, school districts survive even when they have few students. In an era of budget cutbacks, these districts are prime targets for consolidation.
The Supreme Court effectively extended the reach of the Second Amendment Monday, saying the constitutional right to "bear arms" is not limited to handguns and other firearms, and may include an electric stun gun.
Public transit rarely competes for riders with the likes of Uber, Car2Go or bike sharing. Instead, the different transit modes help each other.
Adam Kelly Ward, whom appeals courts have recognized as mentally ill, is set for execution Tuesday evening in a 2005 shooting death.
Tim Cullen’s marijuana business brought in millions of dollars last year, but he’s had a hard time finding a bank to take the money.
North Carolina Republican Party leaders are seeking to oust their chairman, Hasan Harnett, after the party’s Central Committee on Sunday took a vote of no confidence, restricted his duties and banned him from party headquarters.
A leading credit rating agency dialed back its outlook on the State of Michigan, citing increasing costs associated with the City of Flint's water crisis and the financially distressed Detroit Public Schools.
Supreme Court justices vigorously questioned all sides Monday morning as they delved into the legislative intent behind Hampton Roads' congressional lines and wondered how much right elected officials have to pick their voters.
There's a push to tear them down. But they're one of the biggest things driving the urban renaissance.
Riding the subway is a sign of a good life -- according to pop culture, anyway.
States are not only anticipating a wave of retirements but also trouble filling the vacancies. How are they preparing?
As more aging Americans slip into poverty, governments need to be ready.
At least 20 states are developing performance-based systems for funding higher education. The impact varies widely from state to state.
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