Governors, mayors and finance officers are treading water, awaiting the outcome and impact of a new Washington regime’s vows to slash federal spending and taxes. Meanwhile, state and municipal ...

After years of cuts, the agency’s budget has doubled since 2020. But its new director will face challenges due to policy ...

With 13 states offering coverage, it’s already a $3.9 billion cost. Some state officials say reducing obesity will save programs money in the long run.

Iowa leads the nation in the percentage of its electricity it generates from wind and solar, showing that the transition ...

A week after Hurricane Sandy flooded New York City’s streets and subways in 2012, the city’s schools were back in business.

With the state facing its worst budget gap in two decades, everything from education and juvenile justice to transportation ...

Farmers must destroy their flocks when bird flu is detected. With payments already exceeding $1 billion, the government will ...

Even the most basic computing tasks require electrical power. The level of computing that drives today’s economy is far from ...

State policymakers face a more challenging budget environment, even as they navigate policy questions in areas such as AI, ...

New York City’s Department of Transportation increased contracts for minority- and women-owned businesses to 32 percent last fiscal year. It has spent $432 million on 407 MWBE contracts in the ...

Opportunity Zones have transformed abandoned buildings in Erie, Pa., into a vibrant urban core with apartments, shops and cafes, creating quality jobs and boosting the local economy. As Washington ...

Some communities are investing in new infrastructure and designs not only to protect residents but improve quality of life.