The number of states where workers will see minimum wage increases beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The raises will also take effect in 49 cities and counties. In 60 jurisdictions, the minimum wage will reach ...

As high schools rethink graduation requirements, a growing number are moving away from requiring all students to pass a ...

The conventional wisdom gets it wrong, relying on stereotypes. That’s an issue for public debates, policies and resources.

Self-service kiosks are helping law enforcement agencies deliver faster, clearer service by digitizing high-impact workflows ...

Improved reserves and investor confidence mask long-term challenges tied to pensions and constrained revenue growth.

The new law will boost funding and restructure oversight of Chicago-area transit agencies as federal pandemic aid expires.

Betty Ann Hurdle spent 54 years on the Hawaiian homelands waitlist before finally receiving an award in March for property in ...

With federal support diminishing, local governments are on the forefront. They have plenty of effective approaches to draw on ...

Updating property assessments often causes headaches for political leaders, especially in areas with rapid increases in home ...

The order calls for suing and denying grants to states with “onerous and excessive” artificial intelligence regulations, and ...

Utilities are spending billions to modernize transmission for renewables, manufacturing and data centers with costs passed on ...

A new state audit finds vacancy rates above 30 percent despite hundreds of millions spent on salaries, bonuses and contract ...