If Ohioans voted to abolish the property tax, that could blow a colossal hole in local government finances.

The fallout comes just a day after the Justice Department began releasing a massive trove of files that offers more details ...

We have legislators who lack the courage to stand up to the governor. Our so-called legislative leaders act as a rubber stamp ...

Budget hearings for the fiscal session are scheduled for Wednesday, March 4 through Friday, March 6, 2026. These hearings provide legislators the opportunity to closely examine agency requests, ask ...

When 81-year-old Joanne Knaub of Mountville called the Watchdog last week to question a fundamental inequity in Social Security cost of living raises, her objection caught the eye of senior citizens ...

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of ...

A prison book ban that was set to go into effect for Arkansas inmates on Feb. 1 will not happen for now, Arkansas Department of Corrections spokesman Rand Champion confirmed Friday.

Because students from numerous schools and communities are invited to participate, Arkansas Valley Youth Ministries has made follow-up a central part of its mission. Coy said the ministry is actively ...

Legislation aimed at reshaping Virginia Military Institute’s governance, policies and oversight is gaining momentum, after a ...

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for January 27, with notable births and deaths of people ...

After months of early darkness in the Las Vegas valley, the sun is finally starting to set a little later.

In our first handicapping of state legislature control for the 2026 cycle, we find 15 chambers that are competitive—either Leans Republican, Toss-up, or Leans Democratic. That’s slightly higher than ...