More than 1.1 million college students from other countries inject billions of dollars into local economies and support ...

Several governors and legislatures are looking to ban SNAP recipients from using their food stamps to pay for candy and soda.

The federal Department of Education maintains an open access database of more than 2 million documents dating back to the ...

An environmental law has been a powerful tool for people seeking to block construction. Lawmakers may be poised to change it.

The post-pandemic pattern of rural growth continues, following years of decline. Two-thirds of the nation's rural growth is taking place in the South.

Once famous for its textile mills, the city of Lowell hit an economic slump when the factories began shuttering in the early 1900s. The city has made several big pushes to rebuild its economy over ...

The New Hampshire legislature is considering bills that would limit some local zoning regulations. The state is facing high home prices amid a shortage of affordable housing. Republicans in the ...

Only 22 states meet recommended security standards. But some states have come up with new approaches on their own.

Its electoral system, bolstered by strong economic and social institutions, enables lawmakers to vote their consciences in ...

In a historic decision with sweeping implications for Louisiana's energy sector and environmental restoration efforts, a jury in lower Plaquemines Parish on Friday ordered Chevron to pay $744 ...

With federal cuts coming, states, cities and counties need to step up their understanding of the programs they run and the ...