Oklahoma puts its tobacco settlement funds in a trust, spending only the interest. The strategy has had long-term public ...

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

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

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

Experiments show that extracting rare earths from acid mine drainage can turn something harmful into a useful resource. But states will need to sort out who owns that mine waste.

Washington doesn’t have any income tax. The state Supreme Court ruled in 1933 that graduated income taxes and income taxes over 1 percent violate the state’s constitution.

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

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

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 ...

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 ...