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 ...

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 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 ...

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

New York's mayor, embroiled in legal trouble, has no chance at winning a second term. Meanwhile, the two parties argue about ...

Mayor Michelle Wu has hired more than 300 new City Hall staffers, helping fuel budget growth of 8 percent over the past year.

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

U.S. prisons are dangerous for corrections staff and incarcerated people alike and recidivism rates are high. Can a ...

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 ...

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.

Before the Goodmans (Oscar and Carolyn) served as mayor, the biggest game in town was college basketball. Thanks to the ...