There's turnover in Washington with each new administration. Departing federal workers can bring valuable skills and experience to state and local governments.

Several state legislatures took steps in 2024 to enhance funding for public pension systems by adopting strategies to increase annual employer contributions to their retirement systems, manage how ...

Human services officials say more treatment options are needed to place children, but lawmakers are concerned lighter regulations will create more problems.

The city’s planning office won’t approve conversion of single-family properties into multiple units in six neighborhoods. The desire to protect Latino neighborhoods from gentrification runs counter to ...

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 ...

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.

Arrests connected to the home-built weapons are growing rapidly in the U.S. and around the world. It’s likely to prove harder for governments and police to keep them out of the hands of criminals and ...

The personnel cost has doubled over the last three years. Employees have been granted more sick leave but they seem to be using more due to in-person work requirements.

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

State officials face challenges from shrinking revenue and major changes from Washington in shared programs such as education ...

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 ...