The White House is focusing on redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in ...

Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey led the nation in public school quality in 2025, according to a new analysis by ...

With Social Security payments covering 30 percent of their living expenses, many retirees rely on their own savings in old age.

Simone Biles wins two ESPY awards, including Best Women's Athlete, after her stellar performance at the Paris Games.

The study analyzed 14 key quality-of-life indicators in every U.S. state capital, including income, housing affordability, crime rates, safety perception, amenities, commute times, and education.

Columbia researchers found arsenic in drinking water is associated with poor birth outcomes, and released data on nationwide water contamination.

Geologists in every state use federal funds to study wildfires, water resources, hazards and to map the locations of mineral deposits and energy sources.

Gun violence is the leading cause of death of children in the U.S.—and states with loose gun control laws bear the heaviest burden, a new study found ...

A study by personal finance website WalletHub ranked the 2025 best state capitals to live in by comparing each city using 48 metrics to determine their affordability, economic well-being, quality ...

While every U.S. state has its own capital, some rank higher than others for livability. A study by personal finance website WalletHub ranked the 2025 best state capitals to live in by comparing ...

Mapping state government efficiency initiatives is a complex challenge. Nearly half of states have recently created efficiency groups, had legislation proposed to make one, or were already well ...

The Capital City did not have a strong showing in a recent study measuring which state capitals make for the best places to live in the nation.