Allowing incarcerated people to get enough sleep can improve emotional regulation and reduce the risk of violence, a new ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom's four-day in-office mandate puts California among the most aggressive states as governments continue to ...

As logistics centers expand near homes and schools, Illinois is among the states exploring new ways to curb the truck ...

As artificial intelligence reaches city halls across the region, Pittsburgh is emerging as a resource for municipalities that lack the staff and expertise to go it alone.

King County, Wash., has faced wildfire smoke risks longer than most places. Its response plans and strategies can benefit ...

On the Oregon/Idaho border, rural Americans’ access to care depends on which side of the river they happen to live.

For local governments, calculating the cumulative costs of slavery, segregation and denial of opportunity is more than an ...

State incentives and industry investment are fueling a semiconductor boom that officials hope will secure Texas' place at the ...

One Colorado school district is tackling chronic absenteeism among its youngest learners.

The bill aimed at blocking 3-D printed gun parts is raising broader questions about how states regulate emerging technologies without hindering innovation.

State financing authorities are taking on new roles, helping local governments plan, manage and pay for major infrastructure investments—not just borrow money.

Repeated disasters expose weaknesses in the systems that provide aid and help with recovery. Recognizing community disaster ...