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 ...

State and local governments will be forced to return pandemic relief funds if they aren’t properly obligated by the end of December.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Supporters of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump celebrate as Fox News declares him the next president of the United States during an election night event. When a sports ...

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

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

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

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

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

Seven states rely on water from the Colorado River. They’ve split into two camps and have made “zero progress” ahead of ...