As governor, Carter completely reorganized the state government and helped bring Black officials into positions of power. All that came after a run for the office rooted in race-baiting.

All but two states completed a review, but only 22 states reached or surpassed the recommended minimum levels of security in their systems.

Being selective about the audiences they reach has some political benefits, but doesn't help inspire trust in government more broadly.

This is a nation in need of de-escalation training. Bad behavior has been normalized to the point that some people are ...

Chris DeCardy, president of the Heinz Endowments. That foundation, along with others in Pittsburgh, has helped the city change its economic focus to robotics, AI, life sciences and advanced ...

The laws create more regulation, holding manufacturers responsible for the types of packaging materials used and requiring them to educate the public about recycling and disposal.

More than two years after the U.S. Supreme Court fundamentally expanded its interpretation of the Second Amendment, federal ...

Richmond, Va., has managed to cut its poverty rate by 36 percent. Many things broke right for the city, but a pair of mayors stuck with a longterm plan to make it happen.

Frank White, county executive for Jackson County, Kan. The jurisdiction could lose more than $70 million in federal funds if county leaders can't agree about how to allocate them by Dec. 31.

Two years ago, the city crafted heralded policies on requiring electrification of buildings and cars. This week, it softened restrictions significantly.