Illinois lawmakers could soon make it easier for children in foster care to live with their relatives or other people close to them.

Council says the measure is aimed at ensuring fair and equitable treatment of all people, regardless of immigration or refugee status, while the mayor expressed concerns it could jeopardize federal ...

From a historic election to record wildfires to drug recriminalization, 2024 was a big year for state government and ...

The Flathead County Board of Commissioners on New Year’s Eve rejected $4.5 million in state funds that would have included ...

The Social Security Fairness Act is expected to be signed Monday, according to advocates for police and firefighters.

Republican Rep. Chip Roy said Tuesday that he doesn’t think House Speaker Mike Johnson has the necessary votes to remain speaker in Friday's leadership election."Right now, I don't believe that he has ...

ID4D, is a global initiative that seeks to provide legal identity for the 850 million people who lack such documentation.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee released 2024 highlights and accomplishments that have contributed to ...

One main theme in N&O reporting found North Carolina legislative leaders using the state budget to devote taxpayer dollars to ...

In 2024, most universities and teaching hospitals experienced days of blackout after electricity distribution companies (Discos) disconnected them from the electricity grid.

To avoid a government shutdown, the IRS lost out on $20 billion in funding, limiting its ability to track down tax dodgers.

In the UK, around 3.6million people claim the disability benefit PIP and the money is used to help with the added costs of ...