Secession talk has always been with us, but the last time anything like that happened was in 1863. Don’t look for a chunk of New Mexico to move to Texas.
Trump’s expansion of executive power is fueling unprecedented conflict with states, raising questions about the future of federalism.
We’ve been trying for half a century to bring simple language to government communications, without much success. Speaking to people in language they understand is a high-return, low-cost investment.
If abruptly changing federal policy becomes a recurring feature, state and local governments will need to adjust how they govern, not just how they budget.
It’s more important than ever for state and local governments to get strategic about managing federal grants. Without better capacity and coordination, they risk missing opportunities.
Officials from both parties have halted proposed warehouse conversions in several states, even as federal officials continue exploring a 1,500-detainee processing facility near Orlando.
A sharp increase in federal-local partnerships could reshape local policing across the country.
For public officials who support equal opportunity, recent court rulings and other developments provide reasons for a little optimism.
Lawmakers in at least eight states are proposing bans or tighter limits as garnishment hits thousands of patients each year and federal protections recede.
President Donald Trump gave the longest State of the Union speech in history Tuesday night. It emphasized the administration’s work on affordability issues as polls suggest most Americans are dissatisfied with his handling of the economy.
As lawmakers respond to public concern over automated coverage decisions, a federal executive order threatens to override state authority.
For a few of them, particularly ambitious Democrats, the answer is yes.
The administration’s framework could jeopardize broadband grants and spark legal battles, but lawmakers in states like Colorado and California say they’ll continue regulating artificial intelligence.
President Trump’s desire to place his party in charge of national elections is a tactic that collides with 250 years of constitutional history.
Operation Metro Surge, the largest federal enforcement effort in state history, will transition to routine operations under border czar Tom Homan’s oversight.
Some mayors openly challenge federal actions while others pursue quiet cooperation to protect resources for their constituents.
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