State support is encouraging homeowners to invest in energy efficiency and construction designed to reduce future risk.

Tiny liquor bottle surcharges send millions to towns for cleanup, but critics say they fuel litter and drunk driving.

Republicans are competing for the former president’s backing while Democrats hope high turnout and new voters shift the race.

Construction regulations have evolved through a rigorous process guided by professional expertise. But safety and housing affordability shouldn’t be seen as competing goals.

California Democrat Scott Wiener has been promoting pro-housing bills for years. His ideas are blossoming in Sacramento and other states. State legislatures are increasingly taking up housing policy ...