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Missouri House lawmakers approved a bill that would restructure St. Louis law enforcement.

Districts have been slow to implement the Next Generation Science Standards, and including the assessment on the portal could accelerate the pace.

Berkshire Regional Planning Commissions Regional Issues Committee has followed proposed legislation to accelerate the commonwealths response to climate issues. Many of the proposals are encouraging, while some are concerning.

St. Louis keeps blocking the release of an audit of police shooting investigations. Why is the mayor working to keep the police department in the shadows?

The Kentucky House gave final approval to House Bill 18, which blocks local governments from adopting source-of-income housing discrimination bans.

School superintendent says local control left the state with "Gender Queer" and other unsuitable books in school libraries.

Idaho conservatives have always believed in 'local control,' but some recent bills call into question whether that conservative philosophy still remains.

State lawmakers frequently file bills that seek to change or flat-out undo laws passed by local governments. This year, the fight seems extra charged.

The canine standard of care bill that drew the ire of animal activists and the support of retail pet stores and breeders is headed back to the Indiana House for reconciliation after it was approved Monday in the Senate by a 31-18 margin. Eight Republicans joined their Democratic colleagues in opposing the measure including Sen. Dan. Dernulc, R-Highland, after a weekend of legislative updates ...

Greater Manchester's mayor says compensation is available if bus fares rise under network changes.