Elections
Covering topics such as governors, legislatures, local government, redistricting and voting.
A new national study finds that people believe state and local governments can make their communities better — and they want to help.
Trump’s vow to get rid of mail voting may be aimed at blue states, but it’s been gaining popularity among GOP voters. And it would almost certainly be unconstitutional.
The city spends more than $500,000 a year on ShotSpotter, plus millions in labor costs, but data show few arrests or firearms recovered.
About 478,000 inactive voters, making up 6 percent of the state’s rolls, face removal this week under Georgia’s “use it or lose it” law, raising concerns some eligible voters could be swept up.
Armed with a massive campaign war chest, Greg Abbott is using aggressive tactics against Democrats and fellow Republicans to cement conservative priorities in Texas.
Here are three of the latest takeaways from the agency’s efforts to rid the state of what it calls “egregious” government waste.
In 2024, public libraries and schools saw attempts to ban more than 5,800 titles. Now, California cities are providing direct online access to banned and challenged books.
Cuts in funding don’t change counties’ obligations to their residents. They will have to figure out how to raise new revenue, cut services or both. But success in navigating this new landscape won’t come from austerity alone.
There was a time when mid-decade redistricting was common. Such efforts often backfired, which is why the practice remains rare.
The bill, requested by Trump, is designed to boost GOP control in 2026 but faces stalled action in the House due to a quorum break.
It’s happening more and more. But while the initiative process could use some reforms, it's a legitimate element of the democratic process.
Despite their obvious differences, legislators are able to work across the aisle on issues of shared concern such as transportation and housing, says the head of NCSL.
Once seen as a strong favorite, Bruce Harrell now faces an uphill general election fight against Katie Wilson, his highly progressive challenger.
There’s much to applaud in the ways Columbia now celebrates its Black heritage. But too much of that celebration is limited to Black residents.
Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.
With little public detail about its methods or goals, the governor’s new investigative unit raises questions about transparency, political intent and the future of local oversight.
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