The federal Department of Education maintains an open access database of more than 2 million documents dating back to the ...

An environmental law has been a powerful tool for people seeking to block construction. Lawmakers may be poised to change it.

The post-pandemic pattern of rural growth continues, following years of decline. Two-thirds of the nation's rural growth is taking place in the South.

Only 22 states meet recommended security standards. But some states have come up with new approaches on their own.

Its electoral system, bolstered by strong economic and social institutions, enables lawmakers to vote their consciences in ...

With federal cuts coming, states, cities and counties need to step up their understanding of the programs they run and the ...

Climate change policies are often cast as conflicting with kitchen-table economic concerns. A working group of mayors from ...

The Texas House has approved a $1 billion school voucher program. It’s the latest victory for a school choice movement that’s ...

It’s appealing to say that disaster relief should be left to states and localities. The less appealing reality is that they ...

After a long economic slump, the post-industrial New England city is encouraging development, filling vacant properties and ...

Trade wars, federal aid cutbacks and IRS layoffs will all have an impact on revenues, though the shocks may not be as bad as ...

The state Senate passed a bill that falls short of proposals put forward by Gov. Mike Braun, but the Republican signaled he's ...