Millions of Americans, particularly people of color buying lower-cost homes, have turned to land contracts and other ...

Good jobs are a bedrock of resilient communities. State and local governments can spar over who sets standards, but there are ...

Innovative wage subsidy programs and other services can help workers without college degrees demonstrate their skills to the ...

Michigan appointed a chief infrastructure officer to help localities apply for federal dollars and meet statewide ...

Ultimately, climate change may bring relief from overtourism at a high price: the loss of vibrant autumn leaves.

Labor Party is zooming in on just over a dozen House races to try to keep its control of the state government. Also: Young ...

We need more welcoming public places where people can connect in person — high-quality, well-maintained parks, trails, ...

The city has lost nearly 40 percent of its population since 1960; during most of those years it experienced an uninterrupted ...

The public likes what lawmakers around the country are doing, but the industry’s lobbyists are working hard to embed ...

Local governments have jurisdiction over the third-largest source of methane emissions: the decomposition of organic waste in ...

When the 2017 tax law expires next year, Congress will revisit the limits on SALT deductions on federal returns. With ...

Regional library systems provide vital services for small and under-resourced communities. But what happens when political ...