The initiative comes as federal proposals to require proof of citizenship raise concerns about voting access in rural areas.

Residents in rural communities across the United States continue to lose access to hospital-based obstetrics services, with the least populated counties in our country losing access at a more rapid ...

The first Republican to lead the North Carolina Senate in over a century is seeking a recount in a primary where he trails by ...

The price of household electricity increased at twice the 2.7 percent rate of overall inflation in 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) ...

The proposal would match voter rolls with driver’s license records and require additional documentation for residents without ...

Oregon has one of the highest SNAP enrollment rates of any state. The One Big Beautiful Bill is likely to introduce new ...

State officials warn the highway fund is falling short as EV adoption rises and fuel efficiency improves, straining ...

For the third straight year, efforts to crack down on low-performing programs have stalled, even as concerns about student ...

It’s more important than ever for state and local governments to get strategic about managing federal grants. Without better ...

Without access to traditional mortgages, many buyers rely on higher-cost loans with shorter terms and higher interest rates.

Republican-led proposals aim to reduce income taxes but may shift more of the tax burden onto lower earners through expanded sales taxes.

Corpus Christi leaders say a water emergency could arrive within months, with shortages potentially disrupting major ...