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 ...

While motive remains unclear, the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office has released the criminal complaint and affidavit ...

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

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 ...

The state recently became the first since 1980 to vote to eliminate its income tax. This will boost economic growth while ...

As momentum builds in Washington to refresh the program, attention needs to be paid to key leverage points. Along with public ...

Legislators have agreed to a plan to lift the cap and want to spend $870 million more on special education programs.