Cities there and in other states are building more housing of all types. They’re approaching housing on a regional basis. And ...

Washington increased funding for the preschool program by $275 million. Additional funding for salaries may help address workforce shortages that have led to a steep decline in enrollment.

Madison County voters will be asked whether Cook County, which includes Chicago, should separate and form a new state. Madison County has a history of proposing non-binding referendums.

After borrowing billions from the federal government to pay for unemployment during the pandemic, the state’s debt now stands at about $21 billion and growing. The state also currently accounts for ...

The university will add two academic programs, artificial intelligence and neuroscience, and revise one for fall 2024, pending approval by the state Board of Regents.

Maryland legislators are taking steps to protect workers and businesses affected by the port and highway closure. There are ...

For politicians, there are lots of incentives in favor of new construction projects but not much for maintenance. That can ...

It also may harm forests’ ability to adapt to climate change and effect the way plants and animals interact with fire.

City and state leaders in the Milwaukee area are addressing a spike in reckless driving in a variety of ways, from increasing ...

Other countries have dealt with similar challenges in different ways. The Danish model has some elements state and local ...

Seattle’s mayor wants to revive the city center by opening much of it to businesses that have long been forbidden. It’s a ...

Manufacturing companies are frequently turning to robotics in response to labor shortages, increased strike risks and the ...