Legislators aim to reward localities that ease land-use barriers and expand housing supply amid a statewide shortage.

Researchers say better modeling of multi-ignition fires could help protect firefighters and guide smarter deployments.

Local leaders lay out practical steps to stabilize funding and streamline assistance before the next crisis hits.

Washington doesn’t have any income tax. The state Supreme Court ruled in 1933 that graduated income taxes and income taxes ...

Laws targeting the practice have been a mess. It benefits both businesses and consumers, and pricing decisions should be left ...

Democrats and Republicans disagree over whether a special election upset in Tarrant County points to broader shifts ahead of ...

Districts that once celebrated a historic funding increase now face deficits driven by rising costs and falling enrollment.

Despite more than $543 million in bets in December, heavy promotional deductions left the state with roughly $521,000 in tax ...

An Urban Institute analysis tracked growth in median household income between 1970 and 2023. State rates range from negative to nearly 80 percent.

Switzerland’s education system embodies a tight connection between school and work, functioning as a talent development ...

A Tennessee program’s success stems from a yearlong commitment to housing stability, employment continuity and social support ...

Nebraska will no longer divert federal survivor benefits for youths in foster care to help reimburse the costs of their care, ...