After decades of bipartisan reforms that prioritized rehabilitation over punishment, states are moving back toward ...

Florida, meanwhile, gains one every two minutes. New data shows how population shifts are reshaping budgets and tax bases ...

Steven Yarbrough, chair of the State 911 Advisory board, speaks with Cal OES Chief Deputy Director of Policy and ...

It’s about governance and whether these systems can avoid reinforcing existing inequities. States, local governments and ...

A committee of judges and attorneys recommends piloting a program allowing non-attorneys to provide legal support.

HUD’s shift from permanent housing to short-term programs could force formerly homeless residents back onto the streets and ...

A 15 percent decline in September wagers prompts warnings that bettors are shifting to cheaper illegal markets under one of ...

State lawmakers are pushing to better understand and improve clearance rates, as crime remains top of mind for many Americans ...

New reforms aim to streamline job titles and help managers identify top candidates more quickly after years of losing talent ...

The sweeping funding initiative is aimed at replenishing supply and fixing failing systems as the state braces for future ...

The House voted this week to reauthorize the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program for seven years, while also ...

State and local financial managers face the impact of federal aid cutbacks, plus new rules and even some opportunities. It’s ...