Elections
Covering topics such as governors, legislatures, local government, redistricting and voting.
Those just joining governing bodies shouldn’t just hang back and observe. They need to stay in touch with their constituents, work with colleagues who don’t share all their views, and commit themselves to high ethical standards.
Taxpayers must be protected from unchecked growth in local government spending. Statewide limits on tax increases would do that while forcing local governments to live within their means.
The state remains the only one in the nation where governors are explicitly barred from vetoing electoral maps — a legacy of 1990s reforms and now shaping partisan battles.
A new law in New Jersey requires cities to plan for a share of the state’s housing needs. The Republican candidate for governor is tapping into local frustration about it.
As Trump’s influence looms large over Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee, the outcomes may determine who leads the Republican Party into the post-2028 era.
Lawmakers want to prevent chatbots capable of human-like conversations from encouraging teens to hurt themselves or engaging in sexual interactions with kids.
People get the kind of politics they demand, if not what they deserve.
A new national study finds that people believe state and local governments can make their communities better — and they want to help.
It's vital to democracy, but the economics of the business and corporate ownership continue to challenge the independent reporting communities need.
Many of our deepest political problems have the same surprising source.
Gov. Abbott has his critics but there's no denying Texas' economic success during his time in office. The state's GDP has increased 60 percent on his watch.
The bill aims to get around federal protections for gun manufacturers.
Bringing generative artificial intelligence to bear on a staple of local government promises substantial improvements.
GOP leaders urged citizens to flag social media posts about Kirk, leading to investigations and dismissals across state and local agencies.
Democrats' hold on the state is at risk due to taxes and other costs. Separately, recall efforts are targeting politicians from Kansas City to California.
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer beat his party's favored candidate in last year’s primary. He’s still finding his footing with the Democratic legislature.
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