Burton was an influential figure in Democratic circles for decades as a member of Congress and state legislator.

But if you travel around America these days, you may find that it’s the struggling cities that begin to look alike — the ...

Turnover rates in election offices, trending upward for years, have reached new levels. The U.S. has a strong record of ...

Why are politicians in the United States so much older than in other democracies? Consider a new report, just out from ...

In a special session focused on redistricting, Gov. Mike Kehoe wants legislators to create a requirement for ballot measures ...

Cities and counties are asking Congress to include more direct funding for local projects in the next transportation bill.

A new statewide energy code seeks to lower emissions and utility bills, but homebuilders may push back over concerns about ...

Religious property owners are largely exempt from zoning codes, allowing some churches to build tiny home villages.

Two years ago, lawmakers in the Big Sky State passed one of the most comprehensive state-level housing reform packages in the ...

A regional initiative to use hydrogen energy suffered another setback, with a billion-dollar project canceled in Oregon.

State Reps. Cyrus Javadi and Tom Andersen aim to amend the state constitution to mandate visible identification for all law ...

The redesigned Safe Routes to Schools fund supports improvements near schools statewide while responding to high pedestrian ...