Elections
Covering topics such as governors, legislatures, local government, redistricting and voting.
The World Cup is expected to draw huge crowds, and it’s up to cities to figure out how to get them to the matches before kickoff.
There are efforts at the state level to curtail it, but it’s not going away.
They say they’re tightening their belts. But survey optimism and budget balance tell you little about longer-term structural fiscal health.
State zoning reforms to remove barriers to factory-built homes have done little to close the housing gap. There are steps state and federal policymakers should take to boost this affordable option.
San Francisco is benefiting from an AI boom while Los Angeles grapples with population decline and a struggling Hollywood.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is viewed unfavorably by a majority of residents. She still has an edge over her challengers in her campaign for a second term.
The debate over how to classify fast-changing communities has major implications for planning and public policy.
Officials say misinformation from both parties is fueling skepticism about voting systems and results.
As auto racing disappears from small and rural communities, “right to race” bills target nuisance lawsuits. But land value is the real threat to the tracks.
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling threatens scores of legislative and congressional seats now held by minorities. Public officials committed to fair representation can and should fight back.
Indiana Republican voters decisively sided with President Donald Trump’s call for political vengeance against state senators who voted down congressional redistricting.
Foreign actors can use this powerful technology for election interference. But election officials have a new tool in their belt, too.
Idaho has a new set of state laws meant to ease the growing burden of housing costs. And they work by limiting the control of local governments.
Most jurisdictions don’t know how much they spend on fuel and electricity across the enterprise. Figuring it out is a prerequisite for managing volatile prices.
From statehouses to school boards, the decision threatens to dilute the power of Black and minority voters, especially in the South.
The next election is not until next year. But possible candidates are already raising money.
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