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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

Federal funding and streamlined community college curriculum could make it easier to get on track for steady, well-paid ...

Mobilizing troops in L.A. against the governor’s wishes and deploying troops to D.C. to respond to crime tests new ground for how the Guard is used.

Illinois state Rep. Martin McLaughlin, reacting to a WalletHub survey that ranked Chicago 136th out of 148 cities for operating efficiency. McLaughlin, a Republican, blamed the city’s ...

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

Modeled after the state’s 2021 abortion law, the measure empowers individuals to sue out-of-state doctors, family members, or others who help provide pills. medication in Texas, with payouts starting ...