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 ...

Some people fear self-driving vehicles, but experts say their potential to save lives might be their biggest benefit.

The rapidly advancing technology is going to reshape American work. Public officials are trying to prepare workers for the ...

AI has managed to ease this burden for Catalino’s attorneys. The tool can search hours of video to find — and transcribe — ...

As agencies use artificial intelligence to improve services and efficiency, leaders must shape its governance and impact.

With the number of residents over 65 growing four times faster than the rest of the population, legislators are advancing ...

The Bloomberg Philanthropies award will fund up to 300 apartments, with city officials expecting sharply lower utility costs ...

Mississippi’s Black voters recently won a victory that puts them on the brink of having greater sway over who sits on the ...