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

As a legislator, governor, president and ex-president, he confronted the prejudices that were so much a part of where and ...

Voters in several states, including deeply red ones, chose to make significant boosts. While the federal minimum remains stuck at $7.25, 10 states now have a wage of $15 or higher and more are headed ...

Artificial intelligence systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and to keep them working well. The ...

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

The state’s troubled home insurance market is certain to command legislative attention this year. The fires in Los Angeles ...

Hot, strong desert air is contributing to the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area. The current winds are much less ...

Last year, about a quarter of all health insurance claims were denied in California. A new law blocks coverage denials made ...

Governors, mayors and finance officers are treading water, awaiting the outcome and impact of a new Washington regime’s vows to slash federal spending and taxes. Meanwhile, state and municipal ...

In his new term, Donald Trump intends to send more responsibility for some issues — notably education and health — back to states. On the other hand, the federal government, after a period of ...

After years of cuts, the agency’s budget has doubled since 2020. But its new director will face challenges due to policy ...