Numbers alone don’t always tell the full story, and they can be misleading. Conversations that dig deeper can provide ...

Los Angeles residents who once relied on ocean breezes are facing increasingly dangerous indoor temperatures, renewing questions about landlords' responsibility to provide cooling.

Ann Arbor, Mich., voters will consider creating a publicly owned power system, a move that has delivered savings in some communities but proved costly in others.

New federal rules could make the state's limited Medicaid expansion more expensive, complicating decisions about whether to continue a program that has struggled to attract enrollees.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz answers questions after a bill signing expanding support for service dogs in training at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota, on May 8, 2025. Minnesota is pausing payments ...

A 1914 billboard in Rockford, Ill. The “land value” tax movement known as Georgism was popular and influential during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. (Photos: New York Public Library) With ...

Retirement savers are about to face a barrage of unfamiliar investment vehicles that the financial industry is seeking to unleash upon them. Public officials, staff and consultants for governmental ...

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia speaks as Gov. Ron DeSantis looks on during a news conference announcing an audit of Broward County’s spending, at the FDOT District 4 office in Fort ...

Washington has the most generous grace period, accepting mail ballots until Nov. 23. As postal service cuts have created ...

The midterms will determine top election officials in 29 states, with competing approaches to voter access, election security ...

Rainy day fund capacity has declined for two consecutive years, even as states face slower revenue growth and reduced federal ...

Democratic victories in several key Pennsylvania races could be enough to flip control of the House. The stakes are high, but ...