Lots of prosecutors, judicial staff and jurors lost their homes. Many others left court because they felt ill from dangerous ...

In the early days of legislative sessions this year, it's clear lawmakers will continue to spend considerable amounts of time debating culture-war issues such as transgender right ...

A federal grand jury has indicted Sheng Thao as part of a sprawling case involving other top Bay Area officials and contractors.

The state withdrew its pioneering clean air regulations for diesel trucks and trains, acknowledging they wouldn’t win federal approval. The state intended to end sales of trucks powered by fossil ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis says sheriffs will have to help the Trump administration carry out its immigration policies or he’ll remove them from office.

The nation's largest health insurance program is likely to be cut in Congress this year to pay for other priorities. That ...

New York's mayor, embroiled in legal trouble, has no chance at winning a second term. Meanwhile, the two parties argue about whether the legislative year can even begin in Minnesota.

A 2022 law gave staff the ability to unionize. Their new contract will provide a raise of 3 percent in July and additional workplace protections.

Lawmakers continue to try to get ahead of the curve on AI and many are eager to curb social media use among the young. Climate remains the top environmental concern but "forever chemicals" are more ...

State officials face challenges from shrinking revenue and major changes from Washington in shared programs such as education ...

A state Supreme Court justice won a narrow victory in November. Her challenger argues tens of thousands of votes should be ...

Mayor Michelle Wu has hired more than 300 new City Hall staffers, helping fuel budget growth of 8 percent over the past year. Many of the new positions are in middle and upper management.