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The Democratic governor of New Mexico and Utah’s GOP governor shared examples of cooperation and emphasized the need to turn down the heat on partisan conflict.
Most of the people who show up are there to say no to any kind of denser development. Is it worth trying to get broader public participation?
There are lessons for other states in Colorado, where policymakers are struggling to walk back legislation that would do more harm than good.
Larry Krasner has endorsed three candidates for municipal courts appearing on Tuesday’s ballot alongside him. Those candidates in turn have donated to Krasner’s reelection campaign.
The Montana Legislature passed housing policies that have eluded other jurisdictions, including increasing height limits, reducing parking requirements and permitting single-stair apartment buildings.
To take effect, the city would need a green light from state lawmakers. A statewide RCV measure failed in Massachusetts in 2020.
While primarily a military reserve force, the National Guard also responds to a wide variety of state-level missions — some familiar kinds of missions, some more unusual.
A major debate in contemporary politics is whether it's smarter to nominate less ideological candidates. Recent scholarship suggests moderates don't do much better in general elections.
With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act set to expire in the coming year, the National League of Cities is asking local leaders to tell Congress its priorities for the next transportation bill.
It’s no accident that Utah once again leads the nation in job and GDP growth. Free-market reforms in other states are boosting their competitiveness as well.
An appellate court said it was "not a close call" that the state's map discriminates against Black voters.
It’s one of three dozen states that will elect governors next year, and its demographics mirror what the country will look like soon. It’s an opportunity for politicians who aren’t stuck in the past.
Residents of a Louisiana city finally figured out a way to get rid of entrenched incumbents. At the state level, high turnover among party chairs is happening naturally.
The lottery could expire this summer without legislative action. Despite its problems, it provides billions to schools and veterans.
All states are in compliance with federal REAL ID regulations as the implementation date looms this week, 20 years after Congress passed the mandate. But uptake among residents varies.
The California city has evolved over and over but not always for the better. A new mayor promises to be a uniter, but that's going to require some adjustments on her part.