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.

Two weeks after the state budget deadline, lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro said they’ve made progress in negotiations as the Democratic-controlled House advanced a $50.6 billion proposal to the ...

In June, the House passed a transportation funding package that would provide nearly $300 million of new funding into mass transit and a half-billion dollars to repair roads and bridges.

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.

Stearns County residents may face a property tax increase as the county board considers a proposed 2026 budget with a levy ...

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.