saw an intensification of state and local tax fights across the country, as well as growing experimentation with local-option ...

As governments move beyond AI pilots, the real challenge is execution at scale. Responsible governance, integrated platforms and streamlined procurement are helping agencies turn artificial ...

The House passed a bill that would renew a popular grant program that helps state and local governments improve their cybersecurity. States and localities often face cyber threats from nation-states ...

As states head into the 2026 legislative session, immigration remains a hot topic. Proposed laws change immigration enforcement nationwide. The post States pushing immigration reforms, but are still ...

As unrest continues in Minnesota, President Trump is threatening to cut money for sanctuary cities. That's a broad term that ...

Congress has given the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program a double reprieve this month, but state and local officials say they’re still waiting for real certainty — and real money. As part of ...

While federal assistance is seen in border cities like Laredo, last week President Trump said on Truth Social he would ...

Congressional Republicans are trying again to preempt state AI laws. Here’s what Congress’ last failed moratorium on state AI laws reveals about future efforts at preemption or moratoriums. In this ...

So, the newly elected leaders of New Jersey, Virginia, New York City, and others face a frayed relationship with the federal government—and need a blueprint for moving forward. The urgency of the ...

The national debt recently surpassed $38 trillion, but America’s debt crisis isn’t limited to the federal government. Less well known is that, nationwide, state and local governments now hold more ...

The importance of safeguarding the hardware, software and systems relied on by the Department of Defense (DoD) needs no explanation. Like state and local governments, the DoD relies on a diverse array ...

Will this year's midterm elections be fair? It seems like a simple question, but many state and local voting officials from ...