A bill would allow more public employees to shift out of 401(k)-style plans into more traditional pensions, which could help with recruitment. But critics say costs are a reason the state has moved ...

Tucked in a jagged corner on the Georgia House map, Donna Harris and her neighbors voted last month for the candidates they thought could be their next representative. It now appears they cast ballots ...

Tom Homan, who will lead Trump’s deportation effort, said that sanctuary policies can shield dangerous criminals. Harboring ...

School vouchers, border enforcement and energy infrastructure are on the GOP agenda in Texas. A fight for speaker of the ...

St. Louis voters rejected a $60 million proposal for a new soccer stadium, but the city got one anyway. Here’s how it did ...

Los Angeles County voters have approved changes that include an expansion of the county Board of Supervisors and creation of ...

The model, which has been gaining popularity throughout the U.S., presents an opportunity for direct state investment in ...

Incoming GOP Gov. Mike Kehoe campaigned on a pledge to eliminate personal income taxes. Several bills would cut the income ...

If legislators approve the request, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission would also get $100 million from ...

Bird flu is affecting more and more dairy cattle. There’s no sign yet of human-to-human spread, but new dimensions of the ...

Prosecutors allege that Mike Madigan, the former Democratic speaker, and associates directed companies to provide campaign contributions and no-show jobs to allies. The defense will begin its ...

In a pivotal year, governments enacted AI laws, strengthened defenses, bridged the broadband gap, and prioritized accessible, user-friendly digital services. As 2025 nears, most jurisdictions still ...