A Republican push to make drilling cheaper on federal land is creating new fiscal pressure for states that depend on oil and ...

The cost of child care nearly doubled Emily Wildau’s mortgage. Then last month, New Mexico launched universal child care.

President Donald Trump’s push for the largest mass deportation in history has had an outsized impact on the child care field, ...

The government has announced a new Child Protection Authority, but campaigners warn the reforms are long overdue.

It’s almost time for state lawmakers to pass the next budget, with Gov. Ferguson expected to release his proposal soon. Between federal cuts and state revenue ...

The decline in tax revenue from cigarette sales in Arizona used for child development programs has prompted a push to widen ...

Florida officials are plowing ahead with a proposal to roll back certain vaccine mandates for the state’s schoolchildren.

The Department of Defense has refused to cover an autism therapy that has proved effective, argues guest columnist Hannah Rue ...

A Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times investigation found the DeSantis’ administration’s use of public money to fund a campaign against marijuana and abortion access was more sprawling than previously ...

These programs can support people who have lost their jobs or are experiencing health crises. In Colorado, a statewide guaranteed income program could help low-income Coloradans facing high housing ...

Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern December 16, 2025 LOUISVILLE - An organization that advocates for Kentucky's children wants the legislature to fund a ...

The auditor focused on child safety, investigations, placements, technology systems, health services, staffing, and oversight ...