After one of the most bitter contract campaigns in recent memory, members of the union representing some 18,000 state ...

When we hear about health policy changes in the news, usually the numbers we hear are related to insurance: How many people ...

It’s an issue affecting everyone from schools to cities, counties and even state governments: When it comes to federal ...

A special session should address federal funding gaps as well as the various crises (like housing) that have been and continue to be felt by residents across our state.

Facing a future shortfall, Minnesota lawmakers, in June, passed their 2026-27 budget with some cuts, including $300 million from the human services budget.

A Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis of the newly enacted state budget predicts tough decisions on taxing and spending lie ahead.

Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota exposed the GOP for inviting him to a sanctuary state hearing 'for no reason' in a tense exchange in the House of Representatives.

The Stearns County Board of Commissioners is trying to create its 2026 budget, and it could hit the pockets of Stearns County property owners. County staff on July 29 requested a tax levy of nearly ...

North Carolina General Assembly Republicans have a mini budget deal with step increase raises for teachers, DMV hiring and projects.

Smoke from Canadian Wildfires prompted the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to issue an air quality alert Tuesday afternoon, July 29, that will be in place through Saturday, Aug. 2.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated the National Guard in response to a crippling cyberattack that struck the City of Saint Paul, the state's capital, on Friday.

A man who was found naked inside the Minnesota State Capitol late Friday night used a wooden wedge to prop a door open and gain access after hours, new charging documents state.