Experiments show that extracting rare earths from acid mine drainage can turn something harmful into a useful resource. But states will need to sort out who owns that mine waste.

Oklahoma puts its tobacco settlement funds in a trust, spending only the interest. The strategy has had long-term public ...

Researchers say better modeling of multi-ignition fires could help protect firefighters and guide smarter deployments.

Local leaders lay out practical steps to stabilize funding and streamline assistance before the next crisis hits.

Legislators aim to reward localities that ease land-use barriers and expand housing supply amid a statewide shortage.

Washington doesn’t have any income tax. The state Supreme Court ruled in 1933 that graduated income taxes and income taxes over 1 percent violate the state’s constitution.